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Global study finds cancer rates in Lebanon are soaring faster than anywhere else

By Ari Daniel

Published October 22, 2025 at 4:56 AM EDT

A recent global study that found the incidence and mortality from cancer are climbing faster in Lebanon than anywhere else in the world.

Ari Daniel

Ari Daniel is a reporter for NPR's Science desk where he covers global health and development.

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