Scientifically-Proven Cancer Causes: Carcinogens and Gene Mutations

Did you know over 95 percent of the world’s population breathe polluted, dangerous air? Exposure to air pollution increases your risk of many cancers, including of the lung. There are hundreds of other carcinogens in the world: Some may be part of your daily habits, while others may be exposures at work or from the comfort of your home.

In this article, we will discuss the substances known or suspected to cause cancer.

What is a carcinogen?

Changes or mutations in a cell’s genetic blueprint (DNA) cause cancer. A carcinogen is anything with the ability to cause cancer in living tissue. …read more