Air pollution linked to greater risk of mouth cancer, finds study

Research in Taiwan has show a link between very high levels of air pollution and oral cancerHigh levels of air pollution are linked to an increased risk of mouth cancer, new research has revealed.Scientists have previously linked high air pollution to a host of health problems, from an increasedrisk of dementia toasthma and even changes in thestructure of the heart, with recent research suggesting there is no“safe level” of air pollution.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Pollution Cancer Health Taiwan Science Environment Society World Health Organization World news Asia Pacific Source Type: news