A common stomach bacteria may be responsible for nearly 12 million cases of cancer worldwide among people born over the course of a single decade, according to a new study published in July 2025 in Nature Medicine. Researchers warn that Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), often contracted in childhood and typically asymptomatic, can lead to a sharp increase in stomach cancer rates.
The warning signs of stomach cancer: Causes and treatment
A common stomach bacteria may be responsible for nearly 12 million cases of cancer worldwide among people born over the course of a single decade, according to a new study published in July 2025 in Nature Medicine. Researchers warn that...
The study estimates that 15.6 million people born between 2008 and 2017 will develop stomach cancer in their lifetime, with 76% of these cases linked to H. Although the bacteria often goes unnoticed, it can cause ulcers and chronic inflammation in the stomach lining, conditions that significantly increase the risk of cancer.
- Scientists say the disease is largely preventable and that rapid screening and treatment programs can prevent up to 75% of expected cases of stomach cancer.
- Did you know that stomach cancer accounts for about 1.5% of all new cancer cases diagnosed annually in the US?
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The study estimates that 15.6 million people born between 2008 and 2017 will develop stomach cancer in their lifetime, with 76% of these cases linked to H. pylori infection. Although the bacteria often goes unnoticed, it can cause ulcers and chronic inflammation in the stomach lining, conditions that significantly increase the risk of cancer.
Scientists say the disease is largely preventable and that rapid screening and treatment programs can prevent up to 75% of expected cases of stomach cancer.
Did you know that stomach cancer accounts for about 1.5% of all new cancer cases diagnosed annually in the US? Globally, more than a million people are diagnosed each year, with nearly 800,000 deaths. Stomach cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer in the world and affects more men than women. But what are the causes and symptoms of this type of cancer and how is it treated?
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