Many environmental factors have been linked to cancer, including:
- Air pollution: Exposure to pollutants such as particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and benzene has been associated with lung cancer. - Tobacco smoke: Both active smoking and secondhand smoke are major risk factors for multiple types of cancer, including lung, throat, and bladder cancer. - Radon: This radioactive gas, which can accumulate in homes, is a leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. - Asbestos: Exposure to asbestos fibers is strongly linked to mesothelioma, a rare but aggressive cancer. - Ultraviolet (UV) radiation: Prolonged exposure to UV radiation from the sun or tanning beds increases the risk of skin cancers, including melanoma.
