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WHO: 37% of Global Cancer Cases Preventable with Action

2/9/2026

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The World Health Organization reports, from 2022 data, that 37% of global cancer cases could be prevented.
The analysis covers 185 countries and identifies 30 preventable causes.
Lung, stomach, and cervical cancers account for nearly half of preventable cases.
The burden is higher in men: 45% of cases versus 30% in women.
The WHO urges targeted prevention, including tobacco control and improved air quality.

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Story summary

The World Health Organization reports, from 2022 data, that 37% of global cancer cases could be prevented.
The analysis covers 185 countries and identifies 30 preventable causes.
Lung, stomach, and cervical cancers account for nearly half of preventable cases.
The burden is higher in men: 45% of cases versus 30% in women.
The WHO urges targeted prevention, including tobacco control and improved air quality.