New research found a connection between non-smoking related lung cancer rates and benzene, which is emitted from coke ovens and other sources. 90.5 WESA: Study finds link between air pollution and lung cancer rates Boise State University: Myers and alumni publish research on air pollution and lung cancer rates While smoking remains the leading cause of lung cancer, this research team aimed to see just how prevalent the effects of air pollution are on lung cancer rates. And, they wanted to answer the ...

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Myers and alumni publish research on air pollution and lung cancer rates Morning Overview on MSN: Study finds benzene, a cancer-linked chemical, leaking from gas stoves A Stanford-led analysis found that burning natural gas and propane on kitchen stoves releases benzene, a chemical linked to leukemia and other blood cancers, at indoor concentrations that can exceed ... Bloomberg: High Levels of Cancer-Causing Benzene in European Cooking Gas, Study Finds Domestic gas supply in several European cities contains high levels of benzene, an odorless substance that can cause cancer, according to research released on Wednesday.