China is known to have a good economy and strong military capabilities. Unfortunately, there is also a great health crisis in China -- having an estimated 7,500 deaths happening daily due to cancer.
Medical Daily reports that cancer is the leading cause of death in China since 2010. There were 2.8 million cancer-related deaths in China last year and more than 4 million new cases of cancer.
The statistics were researched by scientists from the American Cancer Society, University of Sydney and National Cancer Center. Led by National Cancer Center's Dr. Wanqing Chen, the researchers were able to gather relevant data from hospitals, health centers and the Civil Administration Bureau.
"Almost 22 percent of global new cancer cases and close to 27 percent of global cancer deaths occur in China," the researchers shared. "More importantly, the cancer profile in China is markedly different from those of developed countries."
The difference between the cancer profiles of China and those from other developed countries is that the most common cancer cases in China -- representing almost 60 percent of all diagnosed cancers in the country -- are lung cancer, stomach cancer, liver cancer and esophageal cancer. These kinds of cancers make up only less than 20 percent of all diagnosed cancers in the U.S.
Lung cancer, the most common cancer in China, is usually caused by smoking and air pollution. The researchers noted that the air pollution in China is one of the worst all over the world.
Fortunately, there are some tips people can follow in order to avoid getting lung cancer. Not smoking, avoiding second hand smoke, testing your home for radon levels, avoiding exposure to toxic chemicals, eating a healthy and balanced diet, and exercising regularly are some of the most effective ways to prevent lung cancer, according to Mayo Clinic. Reducing the cases of the most common type of cancer in the country is a great way to solve the health crisis in China.
