According to the Indian Council of Medical Research Cancer Registry data, Uttar Pradesh, registered the highest count of cancer cases in India.
During the year 2022, the state documented an astonishing 210,000 new cases, marking a significant uptick from the 201,000 cases registered in 2020.
The state of Uttar Pradesh also logged the highest count of fatalities linked to cancer, with a remarkable 116,818 individuals succumbing to this formidable ailment.
Comparative Cancer Mortality Rates Highlight Reporting Discrepancies and Burden in Uttar Pradesh
The mortality rate in Uttar Pradesh was on par with the national average, while Maharashtra ranked second in terms of fatalities.
