In This Issue on 07-July-2025

This study estimated the cancer burden attributable to infectious agents in Korea from 2015 to 2030.Using population-attributable fractions (PAFs) based on national data and meta-analyses, the study projected declining trends in infection-related cancer incidence and mortality.In 2020, 10.7% of new cancers and 12.15% of cancer deaths were linked to infections, primarily H. pylori, HBV, and HPV.Targeted interventions are recommended to reduce the infection-associated cancer burden.H. pylori, HBV, and HPV are major infection-related cancer contributors in Korea, though their impact is gradually declining.