Latin America and the Caribbean Code Against cancer 1st edition: Environment, occupation, and cancer

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dc.contributor.authorBlanco, Estela
dc.contributor.authorAlgranti, Eduardo
dc.contributor.authorAbdon Cifuentes, Luis
dc.contributor.authorLopez-Carrillo, Lizbeth
dc.contributor.authorMora, Ana M.
dc.contributor.authorRodriguez-Guzman, Julietta
dc.contributor.authorAndrea Rodriguez-Villamizar, Laura
dc.contributor.authorVeiga, Lene H. S.
dc.contributor.authorCanelo-Aybar, Carlos
dc.contributor.authorNieto-Gutierrez, Wendy
dc.contributor.authorFeliu, Ariadna
dc.contributor.authorEspina, Carolina
dc.contributor.authorFerreccio, Catterina
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-20T17:17:39Z
dc.date.available2025-01-20T17:17:39Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractWithin the framework of the Latin America and Caribbean region (LAC) Code Against Cancer 1st edition, the current work presents recommendations to reduce exposure to environmental and occupational carcinogenic agents relevant for LAC. Using the methodology established by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in the World Code Against Cancer Framework and experience from developing the European Code Against Cancer 4th edition, a working group of LAC cancer-prevention experts reviewed the list of Group I IARC carcinogenic agents, identified prevalent environmental and occupational exposures in the region, and proposed evidence-based cancer prevention recommendations suited to the epidemiological, socioeconomic, and cultural conditions of LAC countries. Two sets of recommendations were drafted: those targeting the general public and a second set for policymakers. Outdoor and indoor air pollution, ultra-violet radiation and occupational exposures to silica dust, asbestos, benzene, diesel, and welding fumes were identified as prevalent carcinogens in LAC and as agents that could be reduced or eliminated to prevent cancers. Recommendations for additional risk factors were not included due to insufficient data of their attributable burden in LAC (sunbeds, radon, aflatoxin), or lack of a clear preventive action to be taken by the individual (arsenic in drinking water, medical radiation), or lack of evidence of carcinogenicity effect (bisphenol A, phthalates, and pesticides). A broad consensus was reached on environmental and occupational carcinogenic exposures present throughout the LAC region and on individual-level and public policy-level recommendations to reduce or eliminate these exposures. Key educational content for the dissemination of these recommendations was also developed as part of LAC Code Against Cancer 1st Edition.
dc.fuente.origenWOS
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.canep.2023.102381
dc.identifier.eissn1877-783X
dc.identifier.issn1877-7821
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.canep.2023.102381
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/91364
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:001146147800001
dc.language.isoen
dc.revistaCancer epidemiology
dc.rightsacceso restringido
dc.subjectEnvironmental exposures
dc.subjectOccupational exposures
dc.subjectCancer prevention
dc.subjectLatin America and the Caribbean
dc.subjectCode Against Cancer
dc.subject.ods11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
dc.subject.ods03 Good Health and Well-being
dc.subject.odspa11 Ciudades y comunidades sostenibles
dc.subject.odspa03 Salud y bienestar
dc.titleLatin America and the Caribbean Code Against cancer 1st edition: Environment, occupation, and cancer
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen86
sipa.indexWOS
sipa.trazabilidadWOS;2025-01-12
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