Cancer Paradox: More Women Diagnosed, More Men Die in India, Reveals ICMR Data

• ICMR data shows women have a slightly higher cancer incidence (50%) but men account for more deaths (55%) in India.
• Dr. Niti Krishna Raizada highlights that women commonly get breast, cervical, and ovarian cancers, often treatable with early detection.
• Men frequently develop oral, lung, and prostate cancers, linked to high-risk behaviors like tobacco/alcohol, leading to later diagnoses and poorer outcomes.
• Gender gap in mortality reflects men's delayed medical care-seeking and higher prevalence of risk factors.
• Multi-pronged action is needed, including strengthened screening, tobacco/alcohol cessation, HPV vaccination, and increased public awareness.

Why It Matters: Despite higher incidence in women, more men die from cancer in India due to later diagnoses and lifestyle factors.