Infectious Agents Responsible for 12% of New Cancer Cases

Infectious Agents Responsible for 12% of New Cancer Cases

Recent research highlights that around 12% of new cancer cases in 2024 stemmed from infectious agents like viruses and bacteria. This discovery comes from a study conducted by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

These findings reveal that a significant portion of the global cancer burden is preventable through existing tools. Vaccines and other preventive measures can play a major role in reducing these cases, according to researchers.

Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
Helicobacter pylori bacteria. (Steve Gschmeissner/Science Source)

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