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One in eight cancer cases caused by infections
Original: 1 in 8 cancer cases are caused by infections
One in eight cancer cases worldwide is caused by infections, highlighting the role of viruses and bacteria in triggering the disease. Experts stress that this makes prevention through vaccination and treatment of infections a key part of reducing cancer rates, pointing to vaccines like HPV and hepatitis B as powerful tools against these infection-related cancers.
Why now: Experts are emphasizing vaccines and infection prevention as a major, underappreciated way to reduce cancer rates.
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- 1 in 8 cancer cases are caused by infections · bookofjoe · 18
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