Breast Cancer Surge in India: ICMR Reveals Surprising Risk Factors & Symptoms

• Breast cancer cases are rapidly increasing globally and in India, with an estimated 5.6% annual rise in India.
• An ICMR study identifies non-vegetarian diet, lack of sleep, and obesity as key risk factors in India.
• Reproductive age, hormonal changes, and family history also significantly increase risk for Indian women.
• Higher marriage age and more than two abortions (1.68x risk) are linked to increased breast cancer risk.
• Symptoms include lumps, swelling, nipple changes, and discharge; immediate medical consultation is advised.

Why It Matters: Indian women face rising breast cancer risk due to lifestyle, reproductive factors; early detection is crucial.