HealthFive Infections Cause 12% of New Cancers in 2024: Lancet
New research by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and WHO, published in The Lancet Oncology, links 12% of new cancer cases in 2024 to infections. About 2.3 million cancers are caused mainly by five pathogens: Helicobacter pylori, HPV, hepatitis B, Epstein-Barr virus, and hepatitis C. These infections cause over 20 cancer types, including stomach, liver, blood, and cervical cancers. Infection control remains crucial, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
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