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Chennai: Only 11.7% Know Stool Blood Signals Cancer
24 Mar
Summary
- Less than 12% of Chennai residents recognize blood in stool as a cancer sign.
- Over 83% of Chennai locals delay doctor visits for changed bowel habits.
- Most Chennai residents self-medicate instead of seeking professional advice.
A recent nationwide survey highlights significant awareness gaps regarding colorectal cancer in Chennai. Only 11.7% of the city's residents identified blood in stool as a potential indicator of this disease. This finding emerged from a survey supported by Merck Specialties Private Limited, which polled 10,198 individuals across 14 Indian cities.
Further data from Chennai reveals that 83.2% of individuals delay seeking medical attention when experiencing changes in their bowel habits. Over half of the respondents, 57.1%, reported irregular bowel movements. Alarmingly, 89.3% admitted to using self-medication or home remedies rather than consulting healthcare professionals, raising concerns about early diagnosis of colorectal cancer.
