Kidwai study flags high burden of colorectal cancer among Indians below 45
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Why in news
A study by the Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology published in the Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology flagged a high burden of colorectal cancer among Indians under 45 years old.
Background
The study analyzed patients diagnosed between 2019 and 2024 at the Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology. It found that nearly one-third of these patients were under 45 years old, a figure significantly higher than global averages.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyKidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology: Research body that conducted the study on colorectal cancer.
- FactOne-third of colorectal cancer patients diagnosed between 2019 and 2024 at Kidwai were under 45 years old.
- S&TIndian Journal of Surgical Oncology: The publication where the study was released.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the impact of changing dietary patterns and lifestyle factors on the rising incidence of non-communicable diseases like colorectal cancer among the Indian youth.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Epidemiological shift: Rising incidence of lifestyle-linked cancers in younger demographics due to rapid urbanization
- Diagnostic accessibility: Improved screening capabilities identifying cases earlier in the disease progression
- Nutritional transition: Shift toward processed foods and sedentary lifestyles impacting gut health
Keywords: Non-communicable diseases · Nutritional transition · Epidemiological shift · Early screening · Lifestyle factors
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