Risk of prostate cancer associated with long-term air pollution exposure: a nationwide cohort study in Taiwan.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Prostate cancer is a critical health issue, particularly in developed countries. Emerging evidence suggests that air pollution is associated with increased risk of prostate cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of long-term exposure to seven specific air pollutants on prostate cancer risk in Taiwanese men and establish dose-response relationships to guide prevention strategies.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study analyzed the data of 425,916 men from Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database (2000-2013). Seven pollutants (SO₂, CO, PM₁₀, PM_2.5, NO_x, NO, and NO₂) were assessed and Cox regression models were adjusted for confounders. Prostate cancer incidence was the primary

SUBMITTER: Shen YM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12604320 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature