World Cancer Day: What Is The Role Of Lifestyle And Genetics In the Rising Incidence Of Cancer In The Country?

Incidences of cancer is increasing in the world and especially in India. Ahead of World Cancer day, Dr. Sandip Bartakke elaborates on the role of lifestyle and genetics in cancer and highlights importance of general public awareness and early detection.

Every year on February 4th since 2000, the world has come together to commemorate World Cancer Day to raise awareness about the disease and emphasize its early detection and prevention.

The ongoing theme, ‘Close the Care Gap’, is a 3-year campaign which commenced in 2022 to recognize the urgency in promoting equity in healthcare across regions and demographics through collaborative efforts to make a significant difference and reduce the global burden of cancer.

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death globally, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020. Further, an estimated 400,000 children develop cancer each year.

Dr. Sandip Bartakke, a Pediatric Hemato Consultant and Oncologist at Surya Mother and Child Super Specialty Hospital, Pune spoke to TheHealthsite.com on ‘The role of lifestyle and genetics in the rising incidence of cancer in India and the requirement of general public awareness and early detection.’