WHO: 4 in 10 Cancer Cases Worldwide Preventable, Urges Aggressive Prevention Measures

The World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that 37% of new cancer cases worldwide are preventable, urging countries to invest in aggressive prevention strategies. Dr.

Andr Ilbawi leads the research, highlighting tobacco, alcohol, infections, and lifestyle choices as significant risk factors. The analysis covers 185 countries and 36 cancer types, emphasizing the need for government and individual actions to combat preventable causes.

Dr. Isabel Soerjomataram, a senior author of the study from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), stresses the urgency of preventive measures beyond the health sector, including tobacco control, alcohol regulations, vaccinations, and environmental improvements.

The report underscores disparities in preventable cancer cases across regions, with men facing a higher burden (45%) than women (30%). It calls for coordinated efforts to save lives, reduce healthcare costs, and improve overall population well-being through early preventive actions.