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One in eight cancer cases linked to infections
Original: 1 in 8 cancer cases are caused by infections https://www.livescience.com/health/cancer/1-in-8-cancer-cases-are-caused-by
Roughly one in eight cancer cases worldwide is caused by infections, according to experts cited by Live Science. They highlight that viruses and bacteria such as HPV and hepatitis play a significant role in cancer development, underscoring the importance of vaccination and prevention efforts. The finding is drawing attention to how many cancers could be prevented through wider vaccine coverage and screening.
Why now: People are discussing the striking statistic that vaccines could prevent a substantial share of cancers.
Evidence
- 1 in 8 cancer cases are caused by infections https://www.livescience.com/health/cancer/1-in-8-cancer-cases-are-caused-by-infections-underscoring-the-importance-of-vaccines-experts-say # HackerNews # Tech # Health · hackernews@robot.villas · 3
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