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August 20, 2025JAMA Network OpenOpen Access

Cancer Incidence and Mortality Across 43 Cancer Registries in India

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Cross-sectional study reports rising cancer incidence and mortality in India, indicating regional disparities and healthcare challenges.

Cancer incidence in India reached 708,223 cases with 206,457 deaths during 2015-2019, highlighting a significant public health issue.
Mizoram reported the highest lifetime cancer risk at 21.1% for males, while Delhi had the highest overall age-adjusted incidence rate at 146.7 per 100,000.
Cross-sectional study analyzed data from 43 population-based cancer registries covering various regions and time frames from 2015 to 2019.
Findings underscore the need for enhanced cancer control strategies to address rising incidence, particularly in high-risk areas.

Mathur et al. (2025) studied this question.

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