Hypopharynx

Breast and Stomach

2.9 Ethnicity wise proportion of cancer cases

Cancer of Stomach and Liver are most common in men.

Cancer of Stomach, Cervix and Breast are most common in

women.

Cancer incidence rate is highest in Papumpare district in

females and second highest in males among Indian registries.

One fourth of the cancers in men are associated with the use

of tobacco.

High burden of risk factors such as tobacco, alcohol, obesity

etc., need to be addressed through appropriate prevention

programme and health education.

Use of clean fuel needs to be promoted in rural sectors to

minimize indoor air pollution

Coverage of screening for Breast, Cervix and Oral cancer

needs to be improved

Cancer treatment facilities particularly radiotherapy, palliative

care etc., need to be established and strengthened

Strengthening the reporting of cause of death is required to

have accurate mortality estimates.

Cancer patient welfare and other relevant health insurance

scheme need to be in place to improve affordability and

access to health care.