Most of the major population-based epidemiological studies on cancer in India have been region-specific. Population based cancer survival is the most unbiased estimate for measuring effectiveness of existing cancer control efforts by the Government.

Most of the major population-based epidemiological studies on cancer in India have been region-specific. Population based cancer survival is the most unbiased estimate for measuring effectiveness of existing cancer control efforts by the Government.
In fact, around 100,000 lives can be saved annually by merely linking the National Health Protection Mission or Ayushman Bharat with cancer screening in an eligible population of the country.