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Infections Cause 1 in 8 Cancers Globally
A new study reveals that approximately 12% of global cancer cases in 2024 are linked to infections such as Helicobacter pylori, HPV, hepatitis B and C, and Epstein-Barr virus. These infections are responsible for about 2.3 million preventable cancer cases worldwide, primarily in low- and middle-income regions. Preventive measures, including vaccination and screening, are available but not consistently implemented globally, emphasizing the potential to reduce cancer cases through improved infection control.
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