Aizawl in Mizoram has the highest incidence of cancer in men

Q.  As per recent study which city has the highest burden of cancer among men?
- Published on 25 May 16

a. Chennai
b. Mumbai
c. Aizawl
d. Itanagar

ANSWER: Aizawl
 
  • The latest cancer data shows that Aizawl in Mizoram has the highest incidence of cancer in men, while Papumpare in Arunachal Pradesh accounted for maximum cases in women.
  • In the case of stomach cancer, Chennai had the highest incidence before setting up a registry in Aizawl. Now, there is data showing Aizawl to have 10 times the incidence of Chennai.

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