PM2.5 pollution linked to lung cancer shows sharp declines in the U.S. but not in China
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By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. Reviewed by Lauren Hardaker Sep 16 2025 Researchers reveal that while stricter air quality policies are cutting pollution-related cancer deaths in the U.S., Japan, and South Korea, China’s persistently high rates and global aging trends mean the worldwide burden is projected to climb. Study: PM2.5-Related Burden of Tracheal, Bronchial, and Lung Cancer in China, the United States, Japan, and South Korea (1990–2021) . Image credit: oneinchpunch/Shutterstock.com A recent
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