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  • Environmental Health
  • Oncology
  • Climate Science

Background:

  • Growing evidence links climate change to acute health issues.
  • The impact of climate change on chronic diseases, especially cancer, is under-researched.
  • Understanding these connections is crucial for global health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge on climate change and cancer.
  • To identify key environmental exposures linking climate change to cancer.
  • To explore climate change effects on cancer control systems.

Main Methods:

  • Scoping review of existing literature.
  • Synthesis of research on climate change and cancer.
  • Analysis of environmental exposures (UV radiation, air pollution, etc.).

Main Results:

  • Climate change exacerbates cancer risk via various environmental exposures.
  • Disruptions to food, water, and infectious disease patterns are relevant.
  • Health systems face potential strain impacting cancer care.

Conclusions:

  • Climate change poses a significant, multifaceted threat to cancer control.
  • Interventions are needed to mitigate climate-driven cancer risks.
  • Proactive strategies can address future challenges in oncology.