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New research has linked 12% of cancer cases to infections: what does this mean? | In Focus Podcast

2026-10-17T15:24:33.000Z

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Dr Rajeev Jayadevan explains what the new study linking a number of cancer cases with infections signifies, details how vaccines can help with certain infections, why low- and middle- income countries may be more vulnerable, and what preventive strategies can be taken.

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