One in eight cancers worldwide linked to infections, WHO agency says
Summary
A new study from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) found that about 12% of new cancer cases worldwide in 2024, or 2.3 million cases, are linked to infections. Many of these cancers could be prevented with vaccines or treatment.Key Facts
- The study was released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of WHO.
- About 2.3 million new cancer cases in 2024 are caused by infections.
- These infection-linked cancers make up roughly one in eight of all new cancers globally.
- Many of these cancers could be prevented through vaccines or treatment targeting the infections.
- The study highlights the importance of infection control in cancer prevention.
- The information helps guide health policies for reducing cancer rates through infection management.
- This research focuses on global health and cancer prevention efforts.
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