Despite affecting 1 in 6 people and ranking high on causes of mortality globally, 33–50% of deaths from cancer are from outcomes caused by modifiable behaviors. Some chronic infections are risk factors for cancer, which is a particularly important issue for prevention efforts.[1]
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