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1 in 8 Cancer Cases Linked to Infections, Experts Say
Original: 1 in 8 cancer cases are caused by infections, underscoring the importance of vaccines, experts say
Experts report that roughly one in eight cancer cases worldwide are caused by infections, such as viruses and bacteria, highlighting prevention opportunities. They stress that vaccines, including those against HPV and hepatitis B, could prevent a significant share of these cancers, renewing calls for wider vaccination coverage and infection control efforts globally.
Why now: New expert commentary emphasising vaccines as a tool for cancer prevention is drawing attention amid ongoing public health debates.
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- 1 in 8 cancer cases are caused by infections, underscoring the importance of vaccines, experts say · Live Science
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