Invisible foes: how air pollution and lifestyle conspire in the rise of colorectal cancer
Long-term exposure to PM2.5, NO2 and SO2 significantly increases CRC risk in older Chinese adults, with smoking as a key mediator. Females, urban residents and those with hypertension or diabetes are especially vulnerable. Public health strategies should focus on reducing pollution in these high-risk groups.
Authors
- Di Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0511-2381)
- Meng Zhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3824-4844)
Institutions
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- QJM
- Published
- 2025-04-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/qjmed/hcaf074
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.76