Stomach Microbe Linked to Over 20% of Colorectal Cancer Cases Globally, Study Suggests
Source Summary
An exploratory risk-attribution study published in eGastroenterology suggests that exposure to Helicobacter pylori, a stomach microbe, may be associated with more than 1 in 5 cases of colorectal cancer worldwide. The research indicates a potential link between this bacterial infection and the development of bowel cancer on a global scale.
Why it matters
If confirmed, this association could identify a preventable or treatable risk factor for a major cause of cancer mortality worldwide.
What remains uncertain
The study is described as exploratory, and the association remains to be confirmed through further research.
