JOURNAL ARTICLE

Air Pollution and Breast Cancer Risk: More Than Just Hot Air.

  • Published In: American Journal of Public Health, 2025, v. 115, n. 12. P. 1957 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Terry, Mary Beth 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the relationship between environmental exposures and breast cancer risk, emphasizing the need for more inclusive research that considers premenopausal women and populations at higher susceptibility. It critiques the predominance of studies on postmenopausal women, which may overlook significant associations due to biases in measurement and selection. The pooled analysis by White et al. reveals notable increases in breast cancer risk linked to air pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter, particularly among socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. The findings highlight the importance of addressing environmental justice and the need for diverse study populations to better understand the impact of environmental factors on breast cancer, especially in younger women. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:American Journal of Public Health. 2025/12, Vol. 115, Issue 12, p1957
  • Document Type:Editorial
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0090-0036
  • DOI:10.2105/AJPH.2025.308300
  • Accession Number:189253907
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