Apr 11, 2025
Kriti Keshari
Over 200 Cancer Cases Reported in Andhra Village in One Year
Balabhadrapuram, a village in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, is facing a severe health crisis
Once known for its fertile lands and abundant harvests, the village now reports over 200 cancer cases in the past year
This incidence rate is nearly three times the national average, raising serious concerns among health officials
A door-to-door survey by Rangaraya Medical College identified 62 cancer cases among 1,295 residents
Reported cancers include breast cervical stomach throat and blood cancers across age groups
Environmental factors, including potential pollution from nearby industrial units, are under investigation as possible causes
Health authorities have deployed 31 medical teams to conduct comprehensive screenings and provide necessary treatments
Balabhadrapuram’s crisis shows the urgent need for rural healthcare and environmental safety checks
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