1.9 Lakh Annual Cancer Cases in India Linked to H. pylori Infection
In India, 1.9 lakh people develop cancer annually due to infections like Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Experts say eliminating H. pylori infection can prevent stomach cancer. Besides tobacco and alcohol, hidden infections including viruses and bacteria significantly increase cancer risk. This highlights the need for infection control to reduce cancer incidence in the country.
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