# Colorectal cancer now India’s 4th most common cancer: WHO-IARC 2026-08-07T14:08:53+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A Times Now report citing the WHO-IARC GLOBOCAN 2024 fact sheet says colorectal cancer has become India's fourth most common cancer, with 83,577 new cases diagnosed in 2024. The disease now ranks behind breast, lip and oral cavity, and lung cancers. It has jumped from the sixth spot in 2022. Among men, it is the third most common cancer, and among women, the fifth. The report also notes 38,499 deaths from colorectal cancer in 2024, making it the seventh leading cause of cancer deaths in India. Doctors attribute the surge to lifestyle changes including diets high in processed foods, low fibre intake, obesity, physical inactivity, smoking, and alcohol consumption. An alarming trend is the rising number of younger Indians in their 40s and even earlier being diagnosed. The report stresses that colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers when caught early, and recommends high-fibre diet, regular exercise, and screening via colonoscopy. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: cancer screening, Colorectal Cancer, health, India, Lifestyle Diseases, WHO-IARC Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/colorectal-cancer-now-indias-4th-most-common-cancer-who-iarc/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/colorectal-cancer-now-indias-4th-most-common-cancer-who-iarc/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.