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WHO Cancer Report India 2020
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Key statistics on various cancer types in India for the year 2020 are provided, as reported by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Cancer is a significant global health issue where abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and can spread to other parts of the body. Globally, it is the second most common cause of death. This data allows for the analysis of cancer's distribution and impact within India, covering metrics such as new cases, deaths, prevalence, and associated risk factors for 35 distinct types of cancer.
Columns
- cancer_type: The specific type of cancer (e.g., Anus, Breast, Lung).
- new_cases_number: The total number of newly diagnosed cases for each cancer type.
- new_cases_rank: The ranking of each cancer type based on the number of new cases.
- new_case_percent: The percentage that each cancer type represents out of all new cancer cases.
- new_cases_cum_risk: The cumulative risk of developing a specific cancer type.
- Deaths Number: The total number of deaths attributed to each cancer type.
- death_rank: The ranking of each cancer type based on the number of deaths.
- death_percentage: The percentage that deaths from each cancer type represent out of all cancer-related deaths.
- Deaths_cum_risk: The cumulative risk of dying from a specific cancer type.
- risk_of_prevalence_5yr: The 5-year prevalence risk, indicating the number of people living with a cancer diagnosis within the last five years.
Distribution
- Format: CSV
- File Size: 2.22 kB
- Structure: The dataset contains 35 records, each corresponding to a unique cancer type, with 10 columns of statistical data.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for public health analysis, epidemiological research, healthcare policy planning, and academic studies. It can be used to identify high-prevalence cancer types, analyse mortality rates, understand the correlation between new cases and deaths, and support data-driven healthcare initiatives in India.
Coverage
- Geographic: India
- Time Range: 2020
- Demographic: The data covers the general population of India.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Public Health Researchers: To study cancer trends and inform prevention strategies.
- Healthcare Policymakers: To allocate resources and develop national cancer control programmes.
- Epidemiologists: To investigate the distribution and determinants of cancer in the Indian population.
- Data Scientists and Analysts: For statistical modelling and creating visualisations to highlight key cancer statistics.
- Students and Academics: As a resource for research projects and coursework related to oncology and public health.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- India Cancer Statistics 2020 (WHO)
- Cancer Incidence and Mortality in India - 2020
- WHO Cancer Report India 2020
- Indian Cancer Type Distribution Data 2020
Attributes
Original Data Source: WHO Cancer Report India 2020
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