Global study: 12% of 2024 cancer cases linked to five infections, mostly in low-income countries

A 2024 global estimate attributes 2.3 million new cancer cases (12% of all diagnoses) to five infections, with the burden concentrated in poorer countries. The finding underscores vaccination as a key preventive measure, though the specific infections and methodology are not detailed in this report. This reinforces an established pattern linking infectious agents to cancer, with implications for public health prioritization.