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Infection-linked cancers account for nearly one in eight cases worldwide
Original: Nearly 1 in 8 cancers worldwide are traced directly to infectious pathogens—primarily HPV, H. pylori, and Hepatitis B &
New attention on global cancer data shows roughly one in eight cancers worldwide are caused directly by infectious pathogens, chiefly human papillomavirus, Helicobacter pylori, and hepatitis B and C viruses. Commenters stress that many of these cancers are preventable or treatable through vaccination, screening, and antimicrobial treatment, prompting calls to expand access to HPV and hepatitis vaccines worldwide.
Why now: The striking preventability of so many cancers through vaccines and screening is driving renewed discussion of public health priorities.
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- Nearly 1 in 8 cancers worldwide are traced directly to infectious pathogens—primarily HPV, H. pylori, and Hepatitis B & C. Many of these are preventable or treatable through vaccines, screening, and targeted antimicrobial care. # science # biology # medicine # vaccines · tangledwing@ohai.social · 11
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