High levels of particulate matter exposure increase breast cancer risk, finds study

Category : Air Pollution | Location : International  | Posted on 2023-09-22 01:33:44


High levels of particulate matter exposure increase breast cancer risk, finds study

Residing in an area with high levels of particulate matter of 2.5 microns or smaller (PM2.5) pollution is associated with increased breast cancer risk, found a new study.

The findings of the study conducted by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) across the US were published on the National Institute of Health (NIH) website on September 11, 2023.

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/air/high-levels-of-particulate-matter-exposure-increase-breast-cancer-risk-finds-study-91872