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Environmental pollution and cancer
Denise Bousfield da Silva1, Mara Albonei Dudeque Pianovski2, Neviçolino Pereira de Carvalho Filho3
1Departamento de Pediatria, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Jornal De Pediatria
|November 2, 2024
Summary
Environmental pollution from various sources poses a global public health risk. Identifying and mitigating carcinogenic pollutants in air, food, and soil is crucial for preventing cancer.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Public Health
- Toxicology
Background:
- Global environmental pollution presents significant public health challenges.
- Numerous sources contribute to indoor and outdoor air, food, and soil contamination.
- Understanding pollutant carcinogenicity is vital for risk assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and characterize environmental pollutants with carcinogenic potential.
- To describe contamination sources in air, food, and soil.
- To inform prevention strategies against environmental carcinogens.
Main Methods:
- Literature review using keywords: environmental pollutants, occupational cancer, prevention, soil pollutants.
- Searched databases: Pubmed Medline, Lilacs, Scielo (2003-2024).
- Included articles in Portuguese and English.
Main Results:
- Key pollutants include asbestos, benzene, gasoline exhaust, arsenic, and dioxins.
- Sources range from vehicles and industry to domestic combustion and agriculture.
- Carcinogenic potential is influenced by pollution source, climate, and topography.
Conclusions:
- Environmental pollution is a major international health issue with diverse effects.
- Many pollutants are proven carcinogens in adults; fewer established causes in children.
- Uncontrolled urbanization and industrialization drive pollution; prevention requires regulation and community action.
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