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Indoor emissions from coal combustion
Group 1 — carcinogenic to humansAir & EnvironmentchemicalEvidence: sufficient_in_humans
Summary
Burning coal indoors for cooking and heating releases pollutants associated with lung cancer.
Detail
Indoor emissions from household combustion of coal are Group 1 with sufficient evidence for lung cancer. Exposure is mainly a problem in regions where unvented coal is used for cooking or heating. Switching fuels and improving ventilation substantially reduces risk.
Regional relevance
developing_countriesrural
regional
Sources
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Consumer references
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- California Prop 65 list
State of California's list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.