How Do Environmental and Occupational Exposures to Complex Mixtures Affect Cancer Risk?
Environmental and occupational exposures are significant contributors to cancer risk due to frequent contact with complex mixtures. Workers in industries such as chemical manufacturing, construction, and mining may be exposed to mixtures containing asbestos, benzene, or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which have been linked to lung, bladder, and skin cancers. Similarly, environmental exposure to air pollution, which contains complex mixtures of particulate matter and gases, is associated with increased risks of lung and other cancers.
