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“Tale of Cancer Town from Malwa” Analysis of Pesticides usage and Cancer cases in Malwa Belt Mihir Gupta Student, The International School, Bangalore, Karnataka ------------------------------------------------------------------------***-----------------------------------------------------------------Abstract: This paper offers a comprehensive overview of cancer cases and the specific types of cancers prevalent in
a particular region of the world, with a focus on the environmental factors contributing to this issue. It delves into the extensive use of pesticides in the Malwa belt, providing statistical data on the number of cancer cases in the area. The study presents solid evidence supporting the correlation between the rising incidence of cancer and environmental pollution, specifically air and soil contamination resulting from pesticide usage and the burning of crop waste. The findings underscore the urgent need for addressing these environmental concerns to mitigate the health risks posed to the local population and reduce the incidence of cancer in the affected region.
KEY WORDS: Cancer, Pesticides, environmental, Carcinogens Why I chose this topic: I decided to write about the usage of pesticides and cancer cases in the Malwa district in order to raise awareness of a serious public health concern that has important environmental ramifications. The concerning increase in cancer cases that may be related to pesticide exposure highlights the urgent need for intervention. By researching this subject, I hope to increase public knowledge and promote better healthcare policies, sustainable farming methods, and community protection.
1. Introduction: Cancer is developed when some group of cells have uncontrolled growth and spread in human body. It is complex group of disease which affects some part of human body ex. Skin, breast, lung, prostate etc. Main causes of cancer are genetic mutations, environment factors or lifestyle factors. The capacity of cancer to spread to other parts of the body, infiltrate neighbouring tissues, and develop out of control are some of its key traits. Cancer can take a lot of forms in your body, some common forms being Sarcomas, lymphomas, leukaemia, and carcinomas. Prolong Exposure to carcinogens is one of the most common ways to initiate cancer in human body. Carcinogens are those biological and chemical substances that alter the genetic material (DNA) within cells leading to uncontrolled cell group or cancer formation. Some carcinogens straight away don’t alter DNA, they promote rapid cell division increasing chances of genetic errors. We can divided carcinogens based on their nature: 1.
Physical carcinogens include ultraviolet radiation from the sun, ionizing radiation from medical imaging tests, radon in dwellings, and X-rays.
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Chemical carcinogens include arsenic, which is found naturally in the air, water, and soil, asbestos, tobacco smoke, alcohol-containing drinks, and aflatoxin, a fungus that contaminates food.
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Biological carcinogens include parasitic, bacterial, and viral infections.
2. Risk Factors of Cancer: Cancer is not like communicable disease that can communicate with human using touch or contact. Cancer can have various risk factors such as: 1.
Genetic Factors: Cancer can be passed on to generations cause share DNA mutation caused by other factors. But it is not always true that cancer can pass through generations. There are some evidences in some types of cancers such as breast, ovarian etc.
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