‘Cancer’ disease high in illiterates
According to a study published by Action Nepal, 46 percent of illiterate people developed cancer as a result of tobacco use.
KATHMANDU: In Nepal, illiterate people are more likely than literate people to develop cancer as a result of tobacco use.
According to a study published by Action Nepal, 46 percent of illiterate people developed cancer as a result of tobacco use.
Anson Nepal conducted a study in 2019 on the financial burden of clients who come to get diagnostic and treatment services for cancer caused by tobacco use.
According to the findings of that study, only 1.9% of people with a higher education develop cancer as a result of tobacco use.
The study found that 16% of patients sell real estate to fund their treatment.
According to the study, 27% of patients pay for their treatment with household savings, while 60% take out loans from family members to cover the costs.
According to the study, the average age of cancer patients caused by tobacco consumption is 53.5 years.
Anson Nepal conducted a study with 103 patients undergoing treatment in Kathmandu.
The study showed that the primary sources of income for cancer treatment are 42.7 percent agriculture, 22.3 percent trade, 11.7 percent daily wages, 8.7 percent government services, and 8.7 percent foreign employment.
