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WHO/IARC: 37% of new cancer cases in 2022 linked to preventable causes
An analysis of 185 countries and 36 cancer types estimates about 7.1 million cases were linked to preventable risks.
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An analysis of 185 countries and 36 cancer types estimates about 7.1 million cases were linked to preventable risks.
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