HealthNearly 1.9 Lakh Cancer Cases in India Linked to Infections
A Lancet study reports that nearly 1.9 lakh cancer cases in India are linked to viral and bacterial infections. Globally, one in eight cancers is likely caused by infections. The study highlights the significant role of preventable infections in cancer incidence, including thousands of cases in Telangana, emphasizing the need for infection control to reduce cancer risk.
The Indian Practitioner·5h ago



