Polluted air over a metropolitan area. Very few of us live in the midst of noticeable air pollution and while we may not always see smoke-filled air, most of us are aware of lung cancer. However, how many of us know about the 223,000 people who died around the world in 2010 from lung cancer that was not caused by smoking? The shocking truth is that for these people, the cause was from outdoor air pollution.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer research team of the World Health Organization (WHO), released a new report. For the first time a report stated that polluted air has been classified as a carcinogen. This is not about a specific toxin in the air, this is air pollution in general. Pollution created by industry, natural fires, small man-made fires, and all forms of transportation, mostly cars.
The IARC report reviewed published health data and studies to conclude that air pollution could be a life threatening component to breathing. In the end, all the reviewed studies presented the same conclusion: Developing lung and bladder cancer is significantly higher for people exposed to air pollution.
I trust all international organizations and governments will take heed and then take action.
Bill Lauto, GTG
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer research team of the World Health Organization (WHO), released a new report. For the first time a report stated that polluted air has been classified as a carcinogen. This is not about a specific toxin in the air, this is air pollution in general. Pollution created by industry, natural fires, small man-made fires, and all forms of transportation, mostly cars.
The IARC report reviewed published health data and studies to conclude that air pollution could be a life threatening component to breathing. In the end, all the reviewed studies presented the same conclusion: Developing lung and bladder cancer is significantly higher for people exposed to air pollution.
I trust all international organizations and governments will take heed and then take action.
Bill Lauto, GTG
