Year: 2024 | Month: May | Volume: 14 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 215-218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240526
Assessment of Cancer Risk Factors among Rural Communities in Greater Noida Villages
Souvik Samanta1, Swarnadeep Biswas1, Runjhun Mathur1,2, Abhimanyu Kumar Jha1
1Department of Biotechnology, Sharda School of Engineering and Technology, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
2Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, India
Corresponding Author: Abhimanyu Kumar Jha
ABSTRACT
The survey investigates the cancer risk factors prevalent among rural communities in Greater Noida villages, recognizing the escalating burden of cancer incidence and mortality on a global scale. Through a survey-based methodology involving 40-50 families, the study elucidates various factors influencing cancer risk, including demographics, habits, environmental conditions, and awareness levels. The findings underscore the significant prevalence of habits involving carcinogenic elements, such as alcohol consumption and tobacco chewing, deeply ingrained in local culture, posing substantial health risks. Moreover, environmental factors, including poor sanitation, contribute to compounded health risks within these communities. The results highlight the imperative for targeted interventions to promote healthier lifestyles and environments, thus mitigating the burden of cancer prevalence.
Key words: Cancer risk factors, rural communities, Greater Noida villages.