Lung cancer, mostly tobacco smoking, has become the top cause in cancer related deaths and even in India. It is more dangerous that it often goes to notice until it reaches a serious stage.

Symptoms such as prolonged cough or chest pain are usually seen late, meaning that treatment options are limited. In India, nine people are expecting cancer during their lifetime, and lung cancer is becoming more common every year.

The number of lung cancer cases in India is increasing, in 2015, about 63,700 cases in estimated 81,200 cases in 2025. About 100 million adults in the country’s smoke, which puts a large population at risk.

Every year, around 60,000 people in India die due to lung cancer. Globally, in 2020, lung cancer was the second most common cancer and the main cause of cancer deaths. These numbers highlight awareness, initial identity and immediate requirement of strong efforts to reduce the use of tobacco.

According to the report of population -based cancer registries reports 2016, lung cancer cases are the highest in the northeastern states of India.

Statistics from the National Cancer Registry Program show that the lung cancer rate among men is from 4.6 per 100,000 in Wardha to 38.8 to isal. In women, rates have rates ranging from 1 to 37.9 in Barshi.

In comparison, lung cancer cases are less in western and central parts of India. This difference can be caused by separate smoking habits in different regions. Overall, about 18.9% of India’s population smokes, but the number differs widely – from 16.2% in Kerala to 72% in Mizoram.

Lung-cancer patterns in India are seen in other Asian countries like China.

Here fewer people get disease compared to western countries, yet they are diagnosed about ten years ago. Sadly, more and more of them die: many people discover cancer, when it has spread, poor health reaches clinics or hospitals, and often cannot use the latest treatments.

Smoking is a main driver. The latest global adult tobacco survey suggests that 28.6% Indians regularly smoke regularly, and about 253 million tobacco users in the country – one of the most features in the world.

In India, lung cancer is more common in men than women. In 2020, an estimated 71,788 men and 26,490 women were detected the disease. By 2025, the number of cases is expected to increase, with 81,219 cases in men with estimates and 30,109 cases in women.

This growing trend especially highlights the need for strong prevention, early identification and awareness efforts between high -risk groups.

Lung cancer cases are continuously increasing, being one of the four patients in India, being a smoking, early intervention, more public awareness and cleaner air and healthy lifestyle are immediate needs of strong policies.