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.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2019