A comprehensive World Health Organization study across 185 countries reveals that nearly 40% of cancer cases are preventable through lifestyle changes. 7.1 million new cancer cases were linked to modifiable risk factors, including tobacco and alcohol use, obesity, air pollution, other environmental toxins, and various infections, representing 37.8% of the 18.7 million new cancer cases in 2022.
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La OMS mapea las claves para prevenir el cáncer hoy

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Un estudio de la OMS en 185 países muestra que casi el cuarenta por ciento de los casos de cáncer pueden evitarse con cambios de hábitos. Al abordar el tabaquismo, la nutrición y el entorno, las comunidades protegen millones de vidas, ofreciendo un camino claro y empoderador hacia un futuro mucho más saludable.

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