What is a Carcinogen?
A carcinogen is any substance, radiation, or radionuclide that is an agent directly involved in causing cancer. This may be due to the ability to damage the genome or to the disruption of cellular metabolic processes.
Common Environmental Factors
Carcinogens are found in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the environments where we work. Tobacco smoke, asbestos, and ultraviolet radiation from the sun are among the most well-known examples.
Risk Mitigation
While it is impossible to avoid all carcinogens, identifying and reducing exposure to known hazards—such as quitting smoking or using sun protection—significantly lowers the risk of DNA mutation.
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