A new WHO analysis indicates that up to 40% of cancer cases globally could be avoided by addressing preventable causes including lifestyle factors and infections.
A recent analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that nearly four in ten cancer cases globally may be preventable. This comprehensive study by WHO and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) identifies 30 preventable risk factors. These include tobacco use, alcohol consumption, high body mass index, lack of physical activity, air pollution, and ultraviolet radiation exposure. Notably, this analysis marks the first inclusion of nine infections linked to cancer as preventable causes. Taking action on these factors could significantly reduce the incidence of cancer worldwide.
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