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One in eight cancers are likely caused by an infection worldwide, new study finds
Around 12% of the world's cancer cases in 2024 were likely caused by an infection, according to new research from the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Around 12% of the world's cancer cases in 2024 were likely caused by an infection, according to new research from the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, published today in The Lancet Oncology , analyzed the frequency and causes of different cancers, specifically examining the role of infections. It linked 2.3 million new cancer cases to an infection.
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