Air pollution: a potentially modifiable risk factor for lung cancer

Author(s)

Fajersztajn, Lais ^[1] ; Veras, Mariana ^[1] ; Barrozo, Ligia Vizeu ^[2] ; Saldiva, Paulo ^[1]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Lab Expt Air Pollut LIM05, Dept Pathol, Sch Med, BR-01246903 Sao Paulo - Brazil

^[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Geog, Sch Philosophy Literature & Human Sci, BR-05508009 Sao Paulo - Brazil

• Document type: Review article
• Source: NATURE REVIEWS CANCER; v. 13, n. 9, p. 674-678, SEP 2013.
• Web of Science Citations: 93

Abstract

Economic growth and increased urbanization pose a new risk for cancer development: the exposure of high numbers of people to ambient air pollution. Epidemiological evidence that links air pollution to mortality from lung cancer is robust. An ability to produce high-quality scientific research that addresses these risks and the ability of local health authorities to understand and respond to these risks are basic requirements to solve the conflict between economic development and the preservation of human health. However, this is currently far from being achieved. Thus, this Science and Society article addresses the possibilities of expanding scientific networking to increase awareness of the risk of lung cancer that is promoted by air pollution. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 12/19266-8 - A study of air pollution worldwide from the perspective of particulate matter concentration, gross national income per capita, scientific publication on air pollution topic and the scientific knowledge dissemination about air pollution
• Grantee: Lais Fajersztajn
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master