Air pollution: a potentially modifiable risk factor for lung cancer.
Economic growth and increased urbanization pose a new risk for cancer development: the exposure of high numbers of people to ambient air pollution. Epidemiological evidence that links air pollution to mortality from lung cancer is robust. An ability to produce high-quality scientific research that addresses these risks and the ability of local health authorities to understand and respond to these risks are basic requirements to solve the conflict between economic development and the preservation of human health. However, this is currently far from being achieved. Thus, this Science and Society article addresses the possibilities of expanding scientific networking to increase awareness of the risk of lung cancer that is promoted by air pollution.
Laboratory of Experimental Air Pollution (LIM05), Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 01246-903, São Paulo State, Brazil.
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D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000397:Air Pollution / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control; D035843:Biomedical Research; D057217:Economic Development; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D052638:Particulate Matter / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors
D000393:Air Pollutants; D052638:Particulate Matter