Fight tobacco marketing, boost vaccinations to curb cancer, says report

LONDON (Reuters) – Fighting the tobacco industry's tactics in the world's poorest countries and ensuring the best vaccines get to those most in need are key to cutting the number of cancer deaths worldwide, according to a report by specialists in the disease. Experts reporting from a meeting of cancer organizations across the world said smoking and other forms of tobacco use are the main drivers of a growing global burden of cancer. They urged governments to put citizens' health above the financial gains they reap from the tobacco business. …