The number of cancer patients in Bangladesh is rising at an alarming rate. According to a recent study conducted by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), 46% of cancer cases in the country are linked to tobacco consumption. While many individuals have moved away from smoking, they continue to use smokeless tobacco products such as jorda and gul, which are equally deadly. Shockingly, 60% of female cancer patients in Bangladesh are addicted to these products. Professor Khalekuzzaman, the lead researcher of the study, highlighted a critical issue: Bangladesh lacks a population-based cancer registry, forcing researchers to rely on data from neighboring countries. As a result, the true scale of the cancer crisis remains unknown. The study also revealed that cancer accounts for 12% of total deaths in the country, with lung, stomach, and respiratory tract cancers being the most prevalent. Additionally, 60% of cancer patients undergo combined treatment, while 7.4% receive no treatment at all. Professor Khalekuzzaman emphasized that all forms of tobacco pose serious health risks and called for stronger measures to curb tobacco consumption.
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