Mizoram Reports Highest Cancer Incidence and Mortality Rates in India

Mizoram reports the highest cancer incidence and mortality rates in India, with Aizawl district recording 269.4 age-adjusted cases per 100,000 men. Stomach and lung cancers are most prevalent, linked to high tobacco and betel nut use, dietary habits, and genetic factors. The state government has initiated projects supported by the Asian Development Bank and World Bank to strengthen healthcare, including establishing a Super Speciality Cancer and Research Centre in Aizawl. Officials and experts express concern over the rising cancer burden.