Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women. Breast cancer has increased in the last 10 years despite the fact that there has been an increase in cancer awareness among urban women. Chennai-based breast cancer specialist Vedapadmabriya says the reason for this is that despite awareness, women avoid such activities.
Breast cancer on the rise in cities
According to the statistics of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), breast cancer has been increasing in metro cities especially in Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai for the last 2 years. 10 years ago it was 27 per 1 lakh people, but now it has increased to 52 in Chennai. Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai have also increased by 49-50. Freshly Breast Cancer This statistic is calculated based on the number of victims. According to it, the incidence of breast cancer has doubled in the last 10 years. The incidence of breast cancer has increased. At the same time awareness is also increasing.
What causes breast cancer to increase in cities?
People in urban areas are generally more vigilant than in villages. We think that they follow the correct procedure in everything from physical health, tests and treatment methods. But this is actually a misconception. Even if there is enough awareness about breast cancer, not enough care is taken to prevent it and to approach the doctor when the symptoms appear. It can be said that the main reason is that they do not even make efforts for it.
Negligence of women is the reason for the increase in breast cancer
Usually women spend time only for family members whether they go to work or at home. So is food. There are many women here who are thrifty so that they can eat the leftovers after everyone has eaten. One thing for family members is that women who are prone to panic attacks do not pay enough attention to their health. A physical exam, mammogram, etc. is very, very good for those over 40. But only a very small percentage of women do physical examination. Thus, breast cancer is diagnosed when the symptoms are severe.
Breast cancer awareness is not enough
As the incidence of breast cancer is increasing, awareness activities are also increasing. But they are difficult to go through completely. Every 4 years the cancer theme is given by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). The current theme for breast cancer is close the care gap. Many people do not get basic care when it comes to cancer.
Many people think that a cancer diagnosis and treatment is incredibly scary. Thus the awareness about this does not fully reach all women. It is a fact that not only here but all over the world there is not enough awareness of women living in slums and those around them.
Economic deprivation is also the reason for increasing breast cancer
As of today health Despite awareness about it, some women neglect to know their family’s economic condition. In some families women are dependent on others for basic medical care.
In some families, even though women go to work and earn, they are not in a position to make decisions on their own. The close the care gap theme was created with the aim of bridging this gap. As an individual, the number can be gradually reduced only by being aware of cancer and getting proper screening and early detection.