Kerala study finds cancers killing more women than men

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By Chetana Belagere

14/11/2023

“The heterogeneity in mortality trends and poor prognosis suggest that changes are needed including lifestyle habits, dietary practices, healthcare and awareness,” the study noted.

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According to lead author Ajil Shaji, the main aim of the study was to analyse the overall and individual cancer mortality trends for 23 major cancers.

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The study found that, breast cancer, gallbladder cancer, thyroid cancer, and ovarian cancers are most concerning in women and the mortality rate for these is increasing.

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The Kerala study showed that gallbladder cancer also showed an increasing trend in mortality rates among women.

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While thyroid cancer showed an annual decrease of 0.3 percent among women, it had higher age-standardised mortality rates (ASMR) values among women compared to men.

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The study noted that absence of a nationwide cancer registration system in India significantly hampers the ability to track and analyse cancer trends effectively.

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Without a reliable and extensive cancer registry, the government and healthcare providers are hindered in their ability to understand the full scope of the cancer burden.

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