Sep 30, 2026
Infections caused 2.3 million cancer cases globally in 2024, study finds
The International Agency for Research on Cancer reported that infections were responsible for 2.3 million new cancer cases in 2024, representing 12% of all global cancer diagnoses. Helicobacter pylori, HPV, hepatitis B and C, and Epstein-Barr virus were the primary infectious causes.
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