Group Members:

HUB13/ENV11

(American Cancer Society, n.d.) (Kim, 2012)

References

American Cancer Society. (n.d.). Known and Probable Human Carcinogens. Retrieved from American Cancer Society:
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/othercarcinogens/generalinformationaboutcarcinogens/known-and-probable-humancarcinogens
Kim, B. (2012, 3 26). 12 Cancer-Causing Substances in the Workplace and Community. Retrieved from Dr. Ben Kim:
http://drbenkim.com/common-carcinogens.htm

EFFECTS OF ENVIRONEMTNAL CARCINOGENS TO THE HEALTH OF

INDIVIDUALS

De La Salle University Dasmarias

College of Science and
Computer Studies

CARCINOGE
NS FOUND
IN THE
ENVIRONME
NT AND
THEIR
EFFECTS TO
THE HUMAN
HEALTH

ASBESTOS

Asbestos is a
group
of
naturally
occurring
minerals that
form
heatresistant

Most common
carcinogens found in
the environment and
their possible
carcinogenic effects to
the human health, and
where it is
found:

What is a
carcinogen?

Cancer is caused by changes in a cells

DNA its genetic blueprint. Some of
these changes may be inherited from
our parents. Others may be caused by
outside exposures, which are often
referred to as environmental factors.
Substances and exposures that can lead
to cancer are called carcinogens. Some
carcinogens do not affect DNA directly,
but lead to cancer in other ways. For
example, they may cause cells to divide
at a faster than normal rate, which could
increase the chances that DNA changes
will occur.

BENZENE
A
flammable,
organic
chemical
compound that
is a colorless
liquid with a
sweet aroma.
Associated

cancers:
Lymphatic
and
blood-borne
cancers (like leukemia)
Naturally produced by volcanoes and forest
fires.
In manufacturing,
used to produce
some
types
of
rubber, lubricants,
dyes,
detergents,
drugs,
and
pesticides.

ARTIFICIAL UV RADIATION
Artificial UV radiation comes from
man-made machines like sunbeds,

fibers.
Associated cancers:
Lung, laryngeal, and
cancers
Naturally
in
rock
In some auto parts like
brakes,
gaskets,
and
friction
products
In some safety clothing.

ovarian
formations.

NICKEL AND ITS

COMPOUNDS
Metallic
nickel,
a
possible
carcinogen, is a silver-like, hard
metal or grey powder.
Associated cancers:
Lung, nasal, and paranasal
sinus cancers
Used to make stainless
steel, and also found in
magnets,
electrical
contacts, batteries, spark
plugs, and surgical/dental
prostheses.

CADMIUM
Cadmium
is
a
silvery-white or blue
metal
typically
found in mineral
deposits.
Associated
cancers:
Lung cancer
Zinc deposits.

ARSENIC
A natural element that is
a tasteless and odorless.
Associated cancers: