According to data from the National Cancer Registry Programme and GLOBOCAN estimates, which of the following is the most common cancer among males in India?

• A Cancer of the lung
• B Cancer of the prostate
• C Cancer of the stomach
• D Cancer of the lip and oral cavity ✓

Explanation

In Indian males, cancer of the lip and oral cavity ranks first, driven by the high prevalence of smokeless tobacco chewing, smoking and areca nut use. Lung cancer is the second leading site in men, followed by colorectal and prostate cancers. Prostate leads in some urban registries such as Delhi but not nationally. The female pattern differs sharply, where breast cancer has overtaken cervix as the leading site, which is why this male-specific ranking is frequently tested.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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