Reducing Environmental and Occupational Cancer Risks Toolkit

INTRODUCTION

Objective: How to find and use scientific data use data, subject matter, and community-based experts to justify the inclusion of environmental and occupational risk priorities in comprehensive cancer planning and risk reduction strategies.

In Module 2, environmental hazard information and data resources were offered to support your cancer program and coalition’s and coalition members’ ability to understand how environmental and occupational cancer concerns are playing out in your state. But does the scientific evidence demonstrate that concerns regarding specific environmental and/or occupational harms are associated with the development of cancers?

This Module addresses the evidence question needed for inclusion in a cancer plan is addressed. Scientific resources are offered to help research and understand the state of the science regarding specific environmental toxicants and their links with cancer. Subject matter experts can help discern the state of the science to justify the inclusion of an environmental/occupational concern in your cancer plan. 

In Module 4, we will tackle evidence-informed intervention strategies and outline a range of strategies used to support environmental and occupational carcinogen risk reduction.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • There are a range of data resources to support understanding cancer risks associated with exposure to toxic substances in workplaces and the general environment.
  • There are subject matter experts within your state who can help discern the scientific evidence and educate cancer coalition members about environmental and occupational cancer risks.
  • Cancer is a multi-factorial disease. Although we do not currently know the true burden of cancer due to environmental and occupational risks, we do know these risks are preventable and need to be included in a comprehensive cancer risk reduction strategy.

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