Lung cancer rising faster among women in Karnataka
While men account for a higher number of cases, incidence among women is increasing at a faster rate, data shows
Lung cancer cases among women in Karnataka, with a focus on Bengaluru, are surging at an alarming rate, according to data from the State-run Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology (KMIO). This trend is more pronounced than the increase in lung cancer cases among men, where the annual age-adjusted rate (AAR) has risen by 1.6%. In stark contrast, the AAR for women has jumped by a more alarming 4.8%. November is designated as Lung Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the urgency of this growing health crisis.
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