Global Journal of Biology, Agriculture & Health Sciences

Abstract

Deteriorating Situation of Smog in Pakistan and its Association with Lung and Skin Cancer

Sajid Hussain* and Ayesha Noreen

The first mention of smog dates back to 1952, when smog from excessive burning of coal, led to a national disaster in London, caused not only breathing problems, but also many injuries due to poor visibility. Since urbanization and globalization have intensified, many places on the planet have faced this not only environmental and socio-economic problem, but also a significant health problem on a regular basis. Pakistan currently ranks third out of 118 countries in terms of worsening smog exposure. It is well known that air pollution can cause many pathological conditions, but the greatest concern at the present time is the increase in the incidence of cancer in smog-affected regions. The prevailing conditions here are a variety of lung tumors, mainly lung adenocarcinoma, and skin cancer. This review summarizes current data and at the same time demonstrates the need for specific, precise further studies.

Published Date: 2023-04-14; Received Date: 2023-02-02