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One in Eight Cancers Linked to Infections, Study Finds
Original: 1 in 8 Cancers Are Caused by Infections. The Biggest Culprit Isn't HPV https://gizmodo.com/1-in-8-cancers-can-be-traced-
A new report indicates that roughly one in eight cancers worldwide can be traced back to infections. Contrary to common assumptions, the leading infectious cause is not HPV but another pathogen, with viruses and bacteria together accounting for a significant share of global cancer cases. The finding highlights how preventable infections remain a major, underappreciated cancer risk.
Why now: The counterintuitive finding that HPV is not the biggest infectious cause of cancer is drawing attention
Evidence
- 1 in 8 Cancers Are Caused by Infections. The Biggest Culprit Isn't HPV https://gizmodo.com/1-in-8-cancers-can-be-traced-to-an-infection-the-biggest-culprit-isnt-hpv-2000819440 # Health # Science # Medicine · gizmodo@robot.villas · 2
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