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Lifestyle Changes Fueling Shift in Cancer Mortality Rates in India: Study Projects Increase in Breast, Colorectal Cancers

Bengaluru, October 22, 2025 – A new disease forecasting study published in BMJ Open projects a significant shift in cancer mortality rates in India by 2030, with lifestyle-related cancers on the rise and infection-related and tobacco-related cancers declining. The study, conducted by researchers from multiple institutions including MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences and Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, analyzed data from the Global Cancer Observatory (GCO) to forecast age-standardized mortality rates (ASMR) for 23 major cancer types.

The research indicates that among men, mortality rates for colorectal and pancreatic cancer are expected to increase by 6.55% and 9.59%, respectively, between 2025 and 2030. For women, breast cancer is projected to have the highest increase during the same period, followed by lung, colorectal, pancreatic, ovarian, kidney, and lymphomas.

“This study provides the first comprehensive, long-range forecast of age-standardised mortality rates for 23 cancer types in India using a robust time-series approach,” said Dr. Denny John, the lead author from MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences. He attributed the projected decline in mouth, oropharynx, and bladder cancer mortality to a reduction in tobacco use and household air pollution.

Experts emphasize the need for strengthened primary prevention and early detection strategies, particularly for cancers like breast and colorectal cancer, which are showing steeper increases.

“Improving early detection through expanded screening programs, such as mammography and colonoscopy, and improving diagnostic infrastructure in rural and underserved regions are essential,” said Professor K. Pavithran from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre.

The study authors acknowledge that the national-level estimates used in the analysis may mask regional disparities. Further research is needed to understand state-specific trends and facilitate the development of tailored interventions at the regional level.

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