In some regions, around one-in-ten cancer cases are caused by a common, treatable bacterium—

You might be surprised to learn that a common stomach infection can lead to cancer. That infection is caused by Helicobacter pylori — H. pylori for short — a bacterium that can live in the stomach lining for decades.

The infection often begins in childhood and may not cause symptoms right away. But over time, it can damage the stomach’s protective lining, causing inflammation and ulcers. In some people, it eventually leads to cancer.

The map shows that in parts of Asia and South America, H. pylori is responsible for about 10% of all new cancer cases. The International Agency for Research on Cancer estimates that it causes around 800,000 cancer cases globally each year, making it one of the top infectious causes of cancer.

The good news is that the infection can be detected with a simple test and eliminated with antibiotics. If caught early, the risk of stomach cancer can be dramatically reduced. Since the bacterium is often transmitted through contaminated food and water, better sanitation and food safety also make a difference.

(This Data Insight was written by @salonium.)

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TOMORROW: At this symposium, we’ll reveal NEW research based on the World Bank #EnterpriseSurveys #data exploring #privatesector growth and jobs.

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Energy drives development, yet nearly 700M people still lack electricity.

The @WorldBank is supporting countries transition to more reliable energy—investing in infrastructure to meet demand, boost growth, & create jobs.

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Visualized: Global Military Spending as a Share of GDP in 2024 🪖

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La production canadienne de #gaz naturel a atteint un niveau record de 8,0 milliards de gigajoules en 2024, en hausse de 2,3 % par rapport à l’année précédente. https://t.co/SqhFd8LqC0 #InfoÉnergie #CCIE https://t.co/Iogme7EzYM

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Canadian production of natural #gas reached a record high of 8.0 billion gigajoules in 2024, an increase of 2.3% from the previous year. https://t.co/Mm9EMgsNMQ #EnergyNews #CCEI https://t.co/fPALZ3XLKc

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A new model for better data: Lisandro Martin and @FuHaishan call for public-private partnerships to unlock faster, more reliable data for people and markets.
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The private sector brings critical capacity to emerging economies. Marie Lam-Frendo from @Meridiam explains how @WorldBank Group support for projects like Dakar’s Bus Rapid Transit is creating jobs. https://t.co/Tijo9t47Jk

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¿Sabías que el Banco Mundial cuenta con un nuevo conjunto de metas? Que sirve para:
👉Ampliar aspiraciones
👉Catalizar innovación
👉Integrar servicios en todos los sectores

Orientado a la generación de empleo.

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A paper in @Nature reports an increasing trend in drought severity between 1901 and 2022. A driver called atmospheric evaporative demand is likely to have increased global drought severity by an average of 40% globally since 1981. https://t.co/QIJpNHbn3g https://t.co/u0fQ2aSkAN

Nature Portfolio

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Mapped: Life Expectancy by Country in 2025 🗺️

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How do financial brands cut through the noise? 📣 This month’s The Storyteller highlights standout campaigns and key insights, including:

• How the @Temaetfs series sparked engagement
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RT @VoronoiApp: Now Live: "Rooms on the Market - Global Vacancy by Category" by @see_schell_🏠

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La productivité du travail dans les entreprises canadiennes a crû de 0,2 % au premier trimestre de 2025, soit un net ralentissement par rapport à la croissance de 1,2 % enregistrée au quatrième trimestre de 2024. https://t.co/nkRF378VQ0 https://t.co/F6lFAhy3SV

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Labour productivity of Canadian businesses grew 0.2% in the first quarter of 2025, a marked slowdown compared to the 1.2% growth observed in the fourth quarter of 2024. https://t.co/75IL2CnbsX https://t.co/mqqUln3V9g

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