
The incidence of cancer in
Bangladesh has been increasing rapidly with each passing year. Lung, cervical,
and breast cancers are the most common types of cancer accounting for almost
38% of all cancers in the country.
Tobacco use is the leading
cause of cancer in both males and females, followed by the regular consumption
of certain foods that contribute to oral, stomach, esophagus, liver, and breast
cancer.
The most popular foods
among the Bangladeshi people are rice, fish, red meat, and dried fish (sutki).
One of the root causes of cancer is food adulteration.
High rates of cancer can
be attributed to several factors, including poor healthcare, illiteracy,
poverty, lack of awareness, and inadequate diagnostic procedures. Detecting
cancer is a challenging task.
Cervical cancer is the
most common type of cancer in women, followed by breast cancer. Having more
sexual partners, age, childhood marriage, lack of sexual hygiene, and virus
infection are the most common causes in less-developed countries, especially
Bangladesh.
The government should implement policies and educate people to prevent
the spread of this deadly disease.