The pollutants in the air we breathe damages our lungs, and the process of healing that damage can in turn trigger pre-existing mutations within our cells to become cancerous. — AFP
Scientists said they have identified the mechanism through which air pollution triggers lung cancer in non-smokers, a discovery one expert hailed as “an important step for science – and for society”.
The research illustrated the health risk posed by the tiny particles produced by burning fossil fuels, sparking fresh calls for more urgent action to combat climate change.
