Pune, March 13 -- India has witnessed a sharp rise in breast cancer cases over the past three decades, with lifestyle changes and unhealthy eating habits emerging as major contributing factors. According to a recent analysis published in the medical journal The Lancet Oncology, the number of breast cancer patients in the country has increased nearly fivefold during this period.
The study highlights that the growing shift away from traditional Indian dietary patterns towards Western-style eating habits has significantly impacted public health. The analysis points out that abandoning the conventional Indian meal pattern - often referred to as "bhaji-poli," consisting of vegetables, whole grains, and balanced home-cooked food - and adopting a...