There is now incontrovertible evidence that exposure to particulate matter (PM), an air pollutant designated as group I carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), is a major risk factor for developing lung cancer.1 In a recent meta-analysis, Hamra et al estimated that each 10-μg/m3 increased exposure to PM is associated with ~9% higher risk of lung cancers.2 Therefore, the aim of this report is to provide a concise and updated worldwide perspective on the impact of PM pollution on lung cancers.

Particulate matter pollution and lung cancer: a worldwide perspective

Lippi, Giuseppe
;
Mattiuzzi, Camilla
2020-01-01

Abstract

There is now incontrovertible evidence that exposure to particulate matter (PM), an air pollutant designated as group I carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), is a major risk factor for developing lung cancer.1 In a recent meta-analysis, Hamra et al estimated that each 10-μg/m3 increased exposure to PM is associated with ~9% higher risk of lung cancers.2 Therefore, the aim of this report is to provide a concise and updated worldwide perspective on the impact of PM pollution on lung cancers.
2020
epidemiology; lung cancer; mortality; pollution
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