4. CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY
Epidemiology is the study of factors affecting cancer.
Objective is to define the causative factors to formulate preventive strategies for
control of disease.
It concerns what happens in population.
It refers to - Who? When? Where? Why? & How can we prevent it?
5. CANCER STATISTICS IN INDIA
Estimated number of people with cancer: around 2.7 million (2020)
Every year, new cancer patients registered: 13.9 lakhs
Cancer-related deaths: 8.5 lakhs
7. RISK FACTORS
Epidemiological studies have shown that 70-90% of all cancers are environmental.
Tobacco consumption either as chewing tobacco or smoking tobacco will account for
50% of all cancers in men.
Dietary practices, reproductive and sexual practices etc will account for 20-30% of
cancers.
8. RISK FACTORS FOR DIFFERENT TYPE OF
CANCER
Oral Cancers and Oral Precancerous condition, Cancer of head & neck: Tobacco
consumption
Stomach Cancer: Consumption of large amount of red chilies, food at very high
temperature, & alcohol consumption
Colon Cancer: Red meat consumption
Breast Cancer: Late age at first pregnancy (>30years), single child, late age at
menopause , high fat diet.
Uterine and cervical cancer: Early age at first intercourse, multiple sexual partner,
poor sexual hygiene, repeated child birth etc.
9. CANCER PREVENTION & TEATMENT
STRATEGIES IN INDIA
India has formulated National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP)
The programme envisages control of tobacco related cancers, early diagnosis and
treatment of uterine cervical cancer and distribution of therapy services, pain relief
and palliative care through augmentation of health infrastructure.
10. PRIMARY PREVENTION
Control of Tobacco & Alcohol Consumption
Personal hygiene
Immunization
Drug, Food & Cosmetics
Air Pollution
Precancerous lesions
Cancer education
18. PIZHICHIL
Pizhichil is the process where cotton cloth pieces are dipped in warm medicated
oil and squeezed onto the patients body.
Pizhichil is an excellent remedy for best relaxation.
21. BENEFITS OF PIZHICHIL
Ailments of Nervous Weakness
Vata Imbalances
Limbs Emaciation
Increase Blood Circulation
Nourishes Muscles , Nerves & Tissues
Effective for Hemiplegia , Paraplegia & General debility
Prevents acne & makes the skin radiant
Relieves from stress and anxiety
22. SHASHTIK SHALI PIND SWEDA
Shastika Shali Pinda Sweda is a unique Ayurveda therapy using a special variety
of Indian rice in a bolus , dipped in a nourIshing herbal milk decoction and
massage onto the body.
24. BENEFITS SHASHTIK SHALI PIND SWEDA
Brumhana
Dhatu Kshaya Janya Vata Vyadi
Neurological Disorders
Myalgia , Muscle stiffness
Bone & Joint Disorders
Paralysis
Reduces Local & Generalized pain in the body.
25. MATRA BASTI
Basti is considered as a main therapy among all panchkarma therapies.
In Matra Basti less quantity of medicated oil is given through anal region .
