From The Washington Post · · 1m 10s
Infections cause 12% of new cancers
Infections like H. pylori can cause cancer. Preventable with vaccines and treatments.
In brief
Infections like H. pylori can cause cancer. Preventable with vaccines and treatments. Infectious agents cause 12% of new global cancer cases in 2024, preventable through existing tools. Originally reported by The Washington Post.
New research finds
Infectious agents cause 12 percent of new cancer cases worldwide in 2024.
Preventable cancer burden
A sizable share of the global cancer burden is preventable with existing tools like vaccines.
H. pylori bacteria
Helicobacter pylori bacteria, a common cause of stomach ulcers, can lead to stomach cancer.
Prevention strategies
Vaccines and other preventative measures can lower cancer risk from infections.
Global impact
About 12 percent of new cancer cases worldwide in 2024 were caused by infectious agents.
Preventable with existing tools
Researchers say the cancer burden is preventable with tools already available.
Key infections
Infectious diseases like viruses and bacteria cause a significant portion of new cancers.
Cancer prevention
Preventative measures such as vaccines can reduce cancer risk from infections.
Global health impact
The study highlights the potential for reducing cancer cases through infection control.
What happens next
Health organizations may expand prevention programs targeting infectious cancer causes.
The big picture
Infectious agents cause 12% of new global cancer cases in 2024, preventable through existing tools.
