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1 in 8 cancer cases worldwide are caused by infections, study finds

296 points · 158 comments · colinprince

  1. jobs_throwaway · · focus · HN ↗
    If you haven't gotten your HPV vaccine yet—go get it. One of the easiest interventions you can take to reduce your cancer risk.
    1. sizzle · · focus · HN ↗
      For men? I thought it was predominately cervical cancer
      1. jobs_throwaway · · focus · HN ↗
        As noted, it helps prevent mouth and throat cancers. Also, it helps contribute to herd immunity. The more men get it, the less of the disease will be floating around.

        The upsides are significant and the downsides are nil. It's a no-brainer.

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