# One in eight cancers worldwide linked to infections, WHO agency says

> 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.

- Published: 2026-09-29T21:02:05.477Z
- Updated: 2026-09-29T21:02:05.477Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Dr Gary Clifford, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)

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- 2026-09-29T21:02:05.477Z - France 24 English: [One in eight cancers worldwide linked to infections, WHO agency says](https://www.france24.com/en/one-in-eight-cancers-worldwide-linked-to-infections-who-agency-says)

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