Almost half of the cancer cases that can be prevented are related to smoking and alcohol consumption, according to a recent analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO). The study also shows that over one third of all cancer cases globally can be prevented.
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More than a third of all cancers diagnosed worldwide could be prevented, according to a comprehensive analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO). Lung, stomach and cervical cancers account for nearly half of these cases. This means that millions of cancer deaths could be avoided each year through medical intervention, lifestyle changes and reducing environmental and occupational risks, Sciencealert reported.
Almost half of the cancer cases that can be prevented are related to smoking and alcohol consumption, according to a recent analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO). The study also shows that over one third of all cancer cases globally can be prevented.