Global cancer cases linked to unexpected cause
A new study estimates that approximately one in eight cancer cases worldwide in 2024 are linked to infections, amounting to 2.3 million cases. The analysis identified 12 infections associated with cancer, including Helicobacter pylori, HPV, hepatitis B and C, and Epstein–Barr virus, with five accounting for the majority of these cases. Experts emphasize that prevention through vaccination, treatment, and screening can significantly reduce the burden of infection-related cancers, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
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