Study Links About One Eighth of 2024 Cancer Cases to Preventable Infections

About 1 in 8 cancer cases worldwide are tied to these infections - most of them preventable

KSL News • 05 अक्टू 17:37

Research published in The Lancet Oncology estimates that roughly 12% of cancers worldwide in 2024 were attributable to infections, many of which can be prevented or treated through vaccination, screening and therapy.

About 1 in 8 cancer cases worldwide are tied to these infections - most of them preventable

cnn.com • 05 अक्टू 11:30

A new Lancet Oncology analysis estimates that roughly 12% of cancers worldwide in 2024 were attributable to preventable or treatable infections, highlighting opportunities for vaccination and screening.

HPV and H. pylori linked to millions of infection-related cancers

Fox News • 01 अक्टू 11:00

A new IARC analysis finds that about one in eight new cancer cases in 2024 were linked to infections, with HPV, H. pylori, hepatitis B and C among the leading contributors.

1 in 8 Cancers Are Caused by Infections. The Biggest Culprit Isn't HPV

Gizmodo • 30 सितं 17:25

A WHO analysis found that 12% of global cancer cases in 2024 were attributable to twelve infectious agents, with Helicobacter pylori and human papillomavirus accounting for the largest shares.

Millions of cancer cases are linked to 5 common infections: study

New York Post • 30 सितं 14:17

Research published in The Lancet Oncology estimates that about 2.3 million new cancer cases in 2024 are attributable to five common infections, highlighting the role of infection control in cancer prevention.

1 in 8 cancer cases worldwide linked to infections

Yahoo • 28 सितं 22:31

A study by the International Agency for Research on Cancer estimates that 2.3 million new cancer cases in 2024 were caused by infections, highlighting preventable opportunities through vaccination and treatment.