Background: Outdoor air pollution is a known lung carcinogen, but research investigating
the association between particulate matter (PM) and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers is limited …

Background: Environmental health is a growing area of knowledge, continually increasing
and updating the body of evidence linking the environment to human health. Aim: This study …

Within the framework of the Latin America and Caribbean region (LAC) Code Against
Cancer 1st edition, the current work presents recommendations to reduce exposure to …

The domestic combustion of polluting fuels is associated with an estimated 3 million
premature deaths each year and contributes to climate change. In many low-and middle …

More than 90% of Rwandans rely on polluting solid fuels to meet their cooking needs. The
negative impacts on health, climate, and the environment have led the Rwandan …

Background Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) is a risk factor for
esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) in high-incidence areas of China, Iran and …

It is unclear whether cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract (UADT) and gastric cancer are
related to air pollution, due to few studies with inconsistent results. The effects of particulate …

Simple Summary Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is the sixth most common
cause of death worldwide. Incidence rates vary internationally, with the highest rates found …

Abstract Background: East Africa is affected by a disproportionately high burden of
esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Methods: We conducted an incident case …

Background: Household air pollution (HAP) from inefficient combustion of solid fuels is a
major health concern worldwide. However, prospective evidence on the health impacts of …