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What are some enviromental factors that can contribute to the develpment of cancer?
Poor quality of air (e.g., smog, smoke); high levels of radiation / proximity to radioactive materials; prolonged exposure to known carcinogens, such as asbestos, of which there are many...
What safety precaution should be observed in a gamma irradiation greenhouse?
shielding and time of exposure
What are the effects of pollution to living and non-living environment?
The effects of pollution on living organisms include mutations, exposure to carcinogens, and introduction of unnatural compounds and elements into their habitats. Effects on the non-living environment include changes to Earth's chemistry and atmosphere.
Why is lead not used to make cars?
A) It is too heavy B) Carcinogens Most cars have lead in the engine
Which type of exposure happens slowly over a long period of time?
illega exposure
How can you prevent carcinogens?
Outside of the workplace, people can also take steps to limit their exposure to known carcinogens, such as quitting smoking, limiting sun exposure, limiting alcohol drinking, or, for those of the appropriate age, having HPV and HBV vaccination.
Who have a cancer?
having cancer depends on a number of "factors" or "causes" to tell the truth, anyone can have cancer. It can be genetic predisposition or exposure to potential carcinogens which can be acute or chronic. there are hundreds of different carcinogens so im not going to include them here.
What are carcinogens and what can cause them?
Carcinogens are cancer-causing things, including some chemicals and some types of radiation. The risk for their causing cancer can be brought about by smoking, by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, nuclear radiation, or to a wide range of toxic substances.
What makes carcinogenics so dangerous?
they cause cancer - Apex Learning.
What is the health threat in using charcoal as a means of cooking?
Studies show that smoked food increases carcinogens in the body and increased carcinogens increases the chance of cancer.This is an issue though of moderation. Too much of anything is bad while moderate exposure limits risk.
IS An example of a carcinogen ultraviolet light?
Yes, ultraviolet light is an example of a carcinogen. Carcinogens are cancer-causing substances, and exposure to UV light can lead to skin cancer.
What carcinogens are in pesticides?
Your moms carcinogens are in pesticides?!?!?!?!?!
Why are tobacco alcohol and ultraviolet radiation listed as carcinogens in the table?
Because prolongued exposure to all three substances can lead to cancer. Tobacco use causes lung cancer, alcohol causes cancer of the liver - and UV exposure causes melanoma and skin cancer.
What substances increase your chance of developing cancer?
Being born with certain genes.
How is mouth cancer caused by cigerettes?
Chemicals (carcinogens) in the smoke, and the heat irritate the tissues of the mouth. Long term exposure to tobacco damages the cells, causing uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.
Can you reduce the risk of cancer by the addition of carcinogens in the atmosphere?
Since carcinogens are cancer-causing agents, any release of carcinogens will increase, not decrease, cancer risk. Avoiding and reducing carcinogens will decrease the risk of cancer.
Why would a child be more likely to have cancer if the parents have?
The child shares both the parents' genetic susceptibility to cancer as well as any environmental factors (diet, exposure to carcinogens in the home/community, etc.).
