Chapter 12, Problem 26QP

Summary Introduction

To discuss: The relevance of the epidemiologic and experimental evidence in recent governmental decisions to regulate the exposure to asbestos in the environment.

Introduction: Cancer can be defined as a group of diseases, which involve abnormal growth of cells, and these cells can spread and invade other regions of the body. Several hereditary and environmental factors play a crucial role in the conversion of normal cells to cancerous cells. Several environmental factors are associated with increasing the risk of developing cancer. These factors include smoking, UV radiations from the sun, and viral infections.