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Air pollution, fine particulate matter and lung cancer  
Explains what air pollution and fine particulate matter are and summarizes recent research into the effects of exposure to these substances on the risk of lung cancer.
Source: Cancer Care Ontario (CCO)
From: Ontario cancer facts
International resource  Andrew's lung cancer risk profile 
Provides a profile of a man who is concerned about his risk of lung cancer. Includes a quiz about risk factors, and an interactive personalized form to assist people in assessing their own risk factors and to learn how to reduce their risk of lung cancer.
Source: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
From: International resource
Asbestos at the work site  PDF
Explains the uses and properties of asbestos. Discusses the health hazards of asbestos and asbestos-related illnesses. Outlines measures to prevent exposure at the work site and employer responsibilities. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry
Cancers: actions I can take to reduce my risks of developing cancer  PDF
Outlines steps that Inuit women can do to reduce their risk of cancer. Resource is in English and Inuktitut. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
Cancers: actions I can take to reduce my risks of developing cancer  PDF
Outlines steps that Inuit women can do to reduce their risk of cancer. Resource is in English and Inuinnaqtun. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
Cancers: actions I can take to reduce my risks of developing cancer  PDF
Outlines steps that Inuit women can do to reduce their risk of cancer. Resource is in English and Labrador Orthography. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
Cigarettes cause lung cancer 
Describes the risk of developing lung cancer from smoking cigarettes, pipes, and cigars. Includes references.
Source: Health Canada
From: Graphic health warnings
Cigarettes cause lung cancer 
Presents statistics about the number of deaths due to lung cancer that can be attributed to smoking. Includes references.
Source: Health Canada
From: Graphic health warnings
Facts on cancer in Ontario: tobacco use and cancer 
Reports on smoking rates in Ontario and the number of people with lung cancer throughout the province. Includes statistics by region.
Source: Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division
I am a teenager. How will smoking affect me? 
Details the early and long term health effects of smoking and briefly discusses its personal financial impact. Prepared by the Program Training & Consultation Centre.
Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN)
From: FAQs: tobacco
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