Deaths from cancer during ages 15-60 years were analysed in relation to childhood infections…
Childhood history of measles and influenza, were both independently associated with lower cancer mortality during ages 15-60 years.
In contrast, childhood pertussis was associated with higher cancer mortality during ages 15-60 years.
In this pre-vaccination cohort [ages 50-60 years], childhood infection with measles and influenza were associated with a reduced risk of death from cancer in adulthood, while pertussis was associated with an increased risk.