lung cancer

Beijing power plant

Globe-trotting pollutants pose a larger threat to public health than previously thought

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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, toxic air pollutants produced by combustion, are linked to lung cancer and other serious health problems. Recent findings suggest that these tiny particles travel long distances and significantly increase overall health risks.

Infographic: Tobacco’s Shifting Burden

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Global Cancer Map

Interactive Feature: Global Cancer Map

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Tobacco’s Shifting Burden: From the Rich to the Poor

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