India, April 4 -- Apollo Hospitals has unveiled the latest edition of its flagship annual report, 'Health of Nation'. The report sheds light on the concerning rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India, including cancer, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health issues, all of which significantly impact the nation's overall health. Particularly alarming is the escalating incidence of cancer in India compared to global rates, making India the "cancer capital of the world".

Not only is there a sharp rise in the number ofcancercases in India, but their average age of incidence has also gotten significantly younger. Most common cancers in order of occurrence in India are Breast, Cervix and Overy in women and L...