Almost half of all cancer cases in the world are attributed to some risk factor, especially tobacco and alcohol. This is the result of a large-scale scientific study published on Friday. He also stresses the importance of preventative agents, “but they are not magic cures.”
“According to our analysis, 44.4 percent of cancer deaths worldwide are attributable to a calculated risk factor,” said the study, published in The Lancet and conducted as part of the Global Burden of Disease. The comprehensive research program is unprecedented in scope and involves thousands of researchers worldwide.
Tobacco is by far the most important cancer-promoting factor (33.9%), followed by alcohol (7.4%). Therefore, the study also places a strong emphasis on prevention, as these risk factors can be significantly reduced or even avoided altogether.
“However, a significant proportion of cancers cannot be attributed to any particular risk factor, which indicates that prevention is not sufficient,” the scientists said. That’s why they think it’s important to focus on early diagnosis and effective treatment.
“According to our analysis, 44.4 percent of cancer deaths worldwide are attributable to a calculated risk factor,” said the study, published in The Lancet and conducted as part of the Global Burden of Disease. The comprehensive research program is unprecedented in scope and involves thousands of researchers worldwide. Tobacco is by far the most important cancer-promoting factor (33.9%), followed by alcohol (7.4%). Therefore, the study also places a strong emphasis on prevention, as these risk factors can be significantly reduced or even avoided altogether. “However, a significant proportion of cancers cannot be attributed to any particular risk factor, which indicates that prevention is not sufficient,” the scientists said. That’s why they think it’s important to focus on early diagnosis and effective treatment.
