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1 in 8 cancer cases are caused by infections
Health experts say infections cause roughly one in eight cancer cases worldwide, a share that underscores the importance of vaccination. Viruses and bacteria linked to cancer include HPV and hepatitis B, both of which can be prevented with widely available vaccines. The figure is drawing attention to how much cancer burden is potentially avoidable through public health measures such as immunisation programs and screening.
Why now: The statistic highlights a preventable cause of cancer, prompting fresh discussion of vaccine uptake.
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- 1 in 8 cancer cases are caused by infections · bookofjoe · 18
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