Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district has second highest cancer incidence rate in country: Minister
The Hindu
Meghalaya Health Minister A.L. Hek on Thursday said East Khasi Hills district has the highest tobacco related cancer cases and also the second highest cancer incidence rate in the country.
"Yes, it is a fact that as per National Cancer Registry Programme, Cancer statistics 2020, East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya has the second highest cancer incidence rate. It is a fact that East Khasi Hills district has the highest relative proportion of cancers associated with the use of tobacco for both males and females," Mr. Hek told the Assembly.
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