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Climate changes and cancer risk: Key factors and emerging health threats

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Climate change, driven by global warming and environmental degradation, has far-reaching implications for human health, including its potential role in cancer incidence. Rising temperatures, increased ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and changes in air quality are linked to various cancer risks. disruptions in agricultural practices and food security can influence cancer risk through changes in diet and exposure to carcinogenic compounds such as pesticides. Water contamination due to flooding and chemical runoffs may also increase exposure to carcinogens. Vulnerable populations, particularly those in lower-income regions, are at heightened risk, as they often lack access to healthcare and preventive measures. In this context, this review addresses the relationship between climate changes impact and cancer risk, discussing how these events can increase cancer development.

Source: Hygiene and Environmental Health Advances

DOI: 10.1016/j.heha.2025.100145