“One in Eight Cancers Linked to Infections, Could Be Prevented: WHO Agency” — what this page in the network covers. A new study from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) shows that an estimated 2.3 million new cancer cases worldwide in 2024 – about 12% of all new cancer cases – were caused by infections and could be prevented with treatment or vaccines. FRANCE 24's Jennie Shin speaks with the lead author of the study, Dr. Gary Clifford, Scientist at the IARC, to discuss the findings and their implications for global health.
The study highlights the potential for prevention through vaccination and early treatment. This interview provides valuable insights into how infections contribute to cancer burden and what can be done to reduce the number of cases worldwide. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.