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WHO announces that 40% of cancer cases in 2022 could have been avoided, most of them caused by smoking, infections, and alcohol.

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4 February 2026, 18:41
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that nearly 40% of cancer cases in 2022, equivalent to 7.1 million, could have been prevented.


The global study identified the main preventable causes, with tobacco responsible for 15% of cases, followed by infections (10%) and alcohol consumption (3%). Smoking remains the leading cause of cancer in men, while infections are more common in women.

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Patru din zece cazuri de cancer pot fi evitate. Care sunt principalele cauze
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