What steps can be taken to mitigate environmental cancer risks?
Efforts to mitigate environmental cancer risks include:
- Regulations: Implementing and enforcing regulations to limit exposure to known carcinogens. - Public Awareness: Educating the public about the risks of smoking, UV exposure, and other environmental hazards. - Screening and Vaccination: Promoting cancer screening programs and vaccination against cancer-causing infections like HPV. - Research: Continuing research to identify new carcinogens and understand the mechanisms of cancer development.