Poisonous pesticides and polluted underground and river water are the main causes of increasing cancer among ccitizens. Kissan Board Pakistan President Chaudhry Nisar Ahmad stated this while addressing a seminar arranged by the Board to mark the 'International Cancer Day.' Other agricultural and health experts also addressed the seminar.
Chaudhry Nisar said according to a study carried out by an international health organization the number of people suffering from this disease would reach 22 million from 15 million by the year 2032.