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Environment and Cancer

Last updated on: 07/19/2010


The role of the environment (living and working environments) in the development of certain cancers is now recognised. According to InVS, 5% to 10% of cancers are caused by environmental factors. These environmental factors (chemical, physical and biological agents) may be present in the air, soil or water or linked to work-related exposure or even infectious agents (viruses, bacteria and parasites). Confronted with these risks, a range of public health measures have been introduced to limit the population's exposure to environmental carcinogenic risk factors. These measures are included in the 2009 - 2013 Cancer Plan and the National Health and Environment Plan 2 (2009-2013).

Environment

Measures have been taken to gain a better understanding of environmental factors and limit their impact

Radon

Each year in France, this naturally-occuring gas is responsible for an estimated 2,500 to 3,500 lung cancer deaths

Exposure to UV Radiation

Over-exposure to ultraviolet radiation (sun and tanning booths) is the main cause of skin cancer

Fine Particles

Fine particles may have mutagenic and carcinogenic properties

Chemical Substances

Several public health measures have been taken to limit the population's exposure to these substances

Infectious Agents

Bacteria, viruses and parasites can cause or contribute towards the development of cancer

Pesticides

The Ecophyto Plan aims at reducing the use of pesticides by 50% within 10 years

Endocrine Disruptors

Exposure to these substances is now suspected to cause hormone-dependant cancers

Electromagnetic Waves

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