Article 40GBG Air pollution linked to greater risk of mouth cancer, finds study

Air pollution linked to greater risk of mouth cancer, finds study

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Nicola Davis
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Research in Taiwan has show a link between very high levels of air pollution and oral cancer

High levels of air pollution are linked to an increased risk of mouth cancer, new research has revealed.

Scientists have previously linked high air pollution to a host of health problems, from an increased risk of dementia to asthma and even changes in the structure of the heart, with recent research suggesting there is no "safe level" of air pollution.

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