Prevalence of Cancers in Some Parts of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh in India

Here we report epidemiology of cancer in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Cancer prevalence (%) in MP was almost double than in UP. However, relative % prevalence of cancers in females was reasonably higher than males. In MP, cancer prevalence (%) was reported maximum in Gwalior and Mahoba in UP. Moreover, prevalence assessed as crude incidence rate (CIR) (%) was comparatively higher in females than males in MP and UP. CIR (%) of cancers in females was highest in Morena of MP and Mahoba of UP. Study of site specific carcinoma showed that prevalence (%) of major female cancers such as cervical, breast, ovary and uterus altogether was 55% whereas for all other cancers 45%. Age wise variation in prevalence (%) of cancers was also studied. The results showed that most commonly affected people were in age group 25-50 and 50-75 years. Around ~ 41 and 51% patients were in age group 25-50 and 50-75 years, respectively. Of 41% patients in age group 25-50 years, 37% were female alone whereas in age group 50-75 years 30 of 51% were males. In MP, CIR (%) rate of cervical cancer was almost double than other female cancers while in UP it was almost similar for all types of cancers. Tobacco and diet particularly non-vegetarian were identified as major risk factors. 87% patients were non-vegetarians and 41% were tobacco chewers. Thus, the study suggests that females in age group 25-50 years are at high risks of cervix and other female cancers. Unlikely, males in age group 50-75 years are most susceptible. Also study has proven tobacco and diet as crucial risk factors for cancers in MP and UP.