Massive analysis reveals about 40% of cancer cases linked to modifiable risks, highlighting the need for effective cancer prevention.
A massive study spanning 185 countries concludes that about four in 10 cancer cases are linked to modifiable risk factors such as smoking, infections, and alcohol consumption. Stratifying by sex, researchers found three in 10 cancer cases in women and one in two in men were due to modifiable risk factors. The findings "reinforce the call for effective cancer prevention," the researchers say.
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