Understanding Carcinogens Starter Pack
As stated by the Cleveland Clinic, "carcinogens are substances that may increase your risk of cancer".
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The table below lists some common carcinogens found in the environment...
| Carcinogen | Cancer it Causes | Where it is Found |
|---|---|---|
| Benzene | leukemia | air |
| Formaldehyde | nasopharyngeal cancer | food |
| Asbestos | lung cancer | building material |
| Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons | lung, skin, and bladder cancer | air, water, soil, food |
| Vinyl Chloride | liver cancer | air |
| Arsenic | lung, skin, and bladder cancer | soil, water, air |
| Cadmium | lung and prostate cancer | air, water, soil, food |
| Dioxins | soft tissue sarcoma | in food chain |
| Atrazine | breast and prostate cancer | water runoff |
| Ethylene Oxide | lymphoid and breast cancer | sterilized plants |
| Radon Gas | lung cancer | soil and rock |
| Glyphosate | non-hodgkin lymphoma | water runoff |
| Styrene | leukemia, lymphoma, and esophageal cancer | plastic and rubber |
| Bitumen | lung and skin cancer | road paving, roofing, and waterproofing industries |
What can you do?
Educate yourself and others on what carcinogens are.
Understand the science behind how carcinogens cause cancer.
Raise awareness in your community about carcinogens.
Promote local legislation on preventing companies from releasing carcinogens into the environment.
Support funding for research on carcinogens.