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What are the most significant environmental agents that contribute to human cancers?
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Tobacco smoke: Tobacco smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals, many of which are known carcinogens. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer and is also associated with cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, pancreas, bladder, kidney, and cervix. Show more…
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