What percentage of male cancers are preventable?

Approximately 45% of male cancers are preventable, according to a global study.

What are the leading causes of preventable cancers in sub-Saharan African women?

Infections are the dominant cause, accounting for nearly 80% of preventable cancers in women in sub-Saharan Africa.

Which specific cancers make up a large portion of preventable cases globally?

Lung, stomach, and cervical cancers together constitute nearly half of all preventable cancer cases worldwide.

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Sex Divide in Cancer: Men's Risk Higher, Women's Tailored

3 Feb

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Summary

Nearly half of men's cancers are preventable, versus 30% for women.
Infections cause most preventable cancers in sub-Saharan African women.
Lung, stomach, and cervical cancers are nearly half of preventable cases.

Sex Divide in Cancer: Men's Risk Higher, Women's Tailored

A landmark study has revealed that nearly half of all cancer cases globally are preventable, with a notable disparity between sexes. Men face a 45% preventable cancer rate, significantly higher than women's 30%, primarily attributed to higher smoking prevalence among men. Regional differences are stark: in sub-Saharan Africa, infections are responsible for nearly 80% of preventable cancers in women. Conversely, in Europe, smoking, infection, and obesity are the leading preventable causes for women.