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New study links air pollution with higher rates of head and neck cancer
A study published in the journal Scientific Reports in November 2024 found a significant correlation between exposure to air pollution (specifically PM2.5 particulates) and higher rates of head and neck aerodigestive cancers. Conducted by researchers from Wayne State University, Johns Hopkins University, and Mass General Brigham, the study highlights how particulate pollution affects the upper airway and contributes to cancer risk. The research used data from the U.S. SEER national cancer database covering 2002-2012.
Background
editAlthough air pollution's impact on lung cancer is well-established, its effects on head and neck cancers have been under-researched. This study addresses that gap by examining particulate matter exposure and its role in upper airway cancer incidence.
Methodology
editThe study analyzed data from the U.S. SEER database from 2002 to 2012, focusing on the impact of PM2.5 particulates, which are less than 2.5 microns in diameter, on cancer rates. The researchers found the most significant association between pollution exposure and cancer risk after a five-year delay.
Findings
editThe findings show that PM2.5 exposure may bypass natural filtration in the nose and throat, allowing particulates to reach the upper airways, potentially leading to cancer development.
Implications
editThese results emphasize the need for better air quality standards and further research to understand the environmental impacts on cancer. The study advocates for improvements in air pollution regulation to reduce the risk of developing head and neck cancers.
References
edit- "New study links air pollution with higher rates of head and neck cancer". Science Daily. November 12, 2024. Science Daily article.
- Cramer, J., Peleman, J., Lee, S. (2024). "Air Pollution Exposure and Head and Neck Cancer Incidence". Scientific Reports.[1]
Category:Cancer research Category:Head and neck cancer Category:Air pollution