Five Infections Linked to 2.3 Million New Cancer Cases in 2024
A study published in The Lancet reveals that five infections are linked to 2.3 million new cancer cases globally in 2024. In India alone, 190,000 cancer cases are associated with infections. The World Health Organization reports 1,562,581 new cancer cases and 908,828 deaths in India in 2024. Many of these cancers could be prevented by controlling infections.
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