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One in eight cancers worldwide linked to infections, study finds

Original: One in eight cancers are likely caused by an infection worldwide – new study https:// theconversation.com/one-in-eig ht-

A new study estimates that roughly one in eight cancer cases around the world are likely caused by infections. The finding highlights the role of preventable infectious agents, such as viruses and bacteria, in cancer development. Health commentators are sharing the research widely, pointing to vaccination and infection control as potential tools to reduce the global cancer burden.

Why now: New research quantifying the large share of cancers caused by preventable infections has drawn wide attention

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• One in eight cancers are likely caused by an infection worldwide – new study https:// theconversation.com/one-in-eig ht-cancers-are-likely-caused-by-an-infection-worldwide-new-study-292996 # health # medicine # science # STEM # cancer · brainsmatter@mastodonapp.uk · 9

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