33 Shocking Everyday Activities That Increase the Risk of Cancer

#17 Air Pollutants

Ever found yourself stuck in traffic and felt suffocated with the smoke? You’re not imagining it. There is a clear and long-documented connection between air pollution and cancer, as per WHO (World Health Organization).

Polluted air is the cause of up to 220,000 lung cancer deaths, and new research has also linked it to a higher risk of mouth cancer.