Transboundary Haze: A Significant Risk Factor For Lung Cancer — Lung Cancer Network Malaysia
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Every preventative measure possible to reduce the environmental risks of developing lung cancer should be taken.
From the original report
For over a decade, seasonally, Malaysians have been forced to breathe polluted air as transboundary haze blankets our skies.
PM2.5 is one of the most important environmental risk factors for lung cancer, second only to smoking in its global impact. PM2.5 refers to microscopic airborne particles ≤2.5 micrometers in diameter (about 1/30th the width of a human hair).
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- Sep 14, 2026
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