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Article: Projection of cancer incidence in five cities and cancer mortality in India

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Indian Journal of Cancer
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January 1, 2008
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Introduction

The changing demographic scenario in India is declining fertility level and increasing life expectancy. As the life expectancy at birth increases proportionately the percentage of geriatric population also rises. Higher incidence of non-communicable diseases, especially cancer is positively associated with percentage of aged population of a country. The World Cancer Report documents that cancer rates are set to increase at an alarming rate globally. Cancer rates could increase by 50% new cases for the year 2020. [1] The Cancer Atlas published by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) indicates that the age adjusted incidence of gall bladder cancer in women in New Delhi is ...

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