siliconindia | | JULY 20248Cancer is a significant global health challenge, and it affects people based on their genetic makeup as well as the environment they live in. These factors are central to the risk that an individual has to the disease, which is why comprehensive knowledge and prevention is crucial for disease prevention and early diagnosis. Starting from inhaling carcinogenic pollutants in air or drinking water to the choice of food and physical inactivity, each of the environmental factors plays an individual role in the multifaceted picture of cancer. Through exploring these various factors, we are able to identify avenues to improve the public health approaches in reducing carcinogenic risks and promoting healthier lifestyles. This exploration highlights the importance of the environment and health and the need to address the factors that contribute to cancer in order to bring down the numbers across the world. Air Quality & Water ContaminationAir Pollution and water quality have been recognized as very significant factors that influence the risk of cancer. The small particles including Particulate matter (PM), Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and nitrogen oxides (NOx) from vehicles and industries can reach to the deep lungs, which is a cause of respiratory cancers. Similarly, water with heavy metals like arsenic or chlorinated solvents raises bladder and liver cancer risks. These pollutants highlight the importance of implementing more effective regulatory standards and prevention strategies to minimize human contact with and protect communities from these cancer-causing agents. Therefore, awareness and management of these environmental issues are vital in the fight against cancer risks related to air and water pollution. Chemical Exposure & RadiationChemicals at the workplace, consumer products, and agricultural practices are some of the main causes of cancer hazards. Benzene leads to leukemia, asbestos leads to mesothelioma and formaldehyde leads to nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Likewise, ionizing radiation from medical diagnoses or nuclear disasters can damage EDITORIAL EXCLUSIVEENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINANTS & THEIR ROLE IN CANCER RISK
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