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Global Review Shows Impact of Exposure to Air Pollution on Cancer Risk and Mortality

A new report released by the Union for International Cancer Control shows that people exposed over the long term to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) (such as vehicle exhaust, wildfires, wood burning) h...

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  • The ASCO Post Staff

  • May 13, 2026

  • 6 min

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    Long-term air pollution increases cancer risk and mortality.

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    42 meta-analyses inform the UICC report findings.

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    PM2.5 exposure raises overall cancer risk by 11%.

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    Disproportionate burden on vulnerable populations.

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    Effective interventions include stricter emissions standards and clean energy transitions.

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    Air pollution is now linked to more deaths than tobacco.

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    Urgent action is necessary for cancer control in low- and middle-income countries.

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Global Review Shows Impact of Exposure to Air Pollution on Cancer Risk and Mortality

  • by The ASCO Post Staff

  • May 13, 2026

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