New research published on the eve of World Cancer Day estimated that 38% of all new cancer cases globally in 2022 – 7.1 million – were linked to preventable causes. Other risk factors included being overweight, a lack of exercise, ultraviolet (UV) radiation and being exposed to threats such as asbestos while working. Almost half of all the preventable cases were lung, stomach or cervical cancer. Men were far more likely to get preventable cancer, with 45% of new cases compared to 30% for women. And nearly a quarter of all preventable cancer cases among men were from smoking, compared to 11% for women.

Source: The Star February 08, 2026 21:01 UTC