Unexpected Things That Cause Cancer

Approximately 39.6% of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives and about half is accounted for by genetics. It is suggested that the rest is environmental exposure and socioeconomic factors that play a role. Eleven of those unexpected environmental exposures are:

• A 2017 study published in the journal Cancer found that in the U.S., the counties with the poorest quality of air, water, land built environment and sociodemographic factors increased incidence of cancer. Minority neighborhoods also face a higher risk of cancer due to the air pollution.
• Those scented candles and air fresheners we …read more