Franceschi, Silvia and Herrero, Rolando (2014) Infections. In: Hall, Andrew J., Newton, Robert, Qiao, You-Lin, Stewart, B. V. and Wild, C. P., (eds.) World Cancer Report 2014. World Cancer Report . International Agency for Research on Cancer , Lyons , pp. 105-114.
Abstract
• Infections with viruses, bacteria, and macroparasites have been identified as strong risk factors for specific cancers. • Overall, about 2 million (16%) of the total of 12.7 million new cancer cases in 2008 are attributable to infections. This fraction varies 10-fold by region; it is lowest in North America, Australia, and New Zealand (≤ 4%) and highest in sub-Saharan Africa (33%). • Helicobacter pylori, hepatitis B and C viruses, and human papillomaviruses are responsible for 1.9 million cancer cases globally, including mainly gastric, liver, and cervical cancer, respectively. • Infection with HIV substantially increases the risk of virusassociated cancers, through immunosuppression. • Application of existing methods for infection prevention, such as vaccination, safe injection practices, and safe sexual behaviour, or antimicrobial and antiparasite treatments could have a major impact on the future burden of cancer worldwide.
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Item Type: | Book Section |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Health Sciences (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 05 Jan 2022 12:00 |
Last Modified: | 16 Oct 2024 11:16 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | International Agency for Research on Cancer |
Series Name: | World Cancer Report |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:182080 |
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