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About 1 in 8 cancer cases linked to infections

Original: 1 in 8 cancer cases are caused by infections Article URL: https://www. livescience.com/health/cancer/ 1-in-8-cancer-case

A report highlighted by Live Science finds that roughly one in eight cancer cases worldwide is caused by infections, such as viruses and bacteria. Experts say the figures underscore the importance of vaccination, with shots against HPV and hepatitis B capable of preventing a substantial share of these cancers.

Why now: The findings reinforce ongoing public health debates about the value of vaccines in cancer prevention.

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• 1 in 8 cancer cases are caused by infections Article URL: https://www. livescience.com/health/cancer/ 1-in-8-cancer-cases-are-caused-by-infections-underscoring-the-importance-of-vaccines-experts-say Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9959260 Points:…… · techwire@gamefan.net · 4

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