We also are bringing forth known levels of higher cancer risk from specific environmental substances, some of which are exceedingly carcinogenic and  mutagenic, and pose serious risk to the population.

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This list also includes proven, probable, possible cancer risk of specific substances which can cause breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer and leukemia.

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*Environmental & Natural Agents:

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Aflatoxins (fungal toxins on grains and nuts)

Crystalline Silica

Radon and Ionizing Radiation (X rays, gamma rays)

Solar and Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation

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*Lifestyle & Occupational Exposures:

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Tobacco Smoke and Secondhand Smoke

Alcoholic Beverage Consumption

Coal Tar and Coal Tar Pitch

Soot

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* Biological Agents (Viruses & Bacteria):

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HPV

Hepatitis B and c Viruses

Helicobacter pylori

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1)

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*Reasonably Anticipated / Probable Carcinogens:

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These agents show limited human evidence but sufficient  evidence in experimental animals, or strong mechanistic proof:

 

* Processed Meats (classified as Group 1 by the IARC in specific context like colorectal cancer, while red meat is Group 2A)

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* Nitrate & Nitrite containing foods

* Smoked meat & Smoked Foods with or without sodium nitrate 

*Lead Compounds

* Styrene

* Carbon Tetrachloride

*1,4 Dioxane

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