Air pollution exposure linked to higher prostate and breast cancer risks, studies warn A 13.7-year study of 224,000 British men found 6.9% higher prostate cancer risk tied to nitrate (NO?) pollution, primarily from vehicle exhaust. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) penetrates lungs/ bloodstream, fueling cancer growth—urban men near traffic/industry face heightened danger. U.S. study of 400,000+ women showed: 3% increased breast cancer risk per 10 ppb rise in nitrogen dioxide (NO?). 14% higher risk for aggressive hormone receptor-negative subtypes linked to PM2.5 exposure. Low-income neighborhoods and the Midwest bore disproportionate impacts, revealing environmental injustice. Pollution triggers chronic inflammation, driving cancer development (confirmed…

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