Environmental impact
| Environmental impact | |
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| Term | Environmental impact |
| Short definition | environmental impact (en-VY-run-MEN-tul ek-SPOH-zher) Exposure to chemical, biological, or physical agents in the air, water, food, or soil that can have a detrimental effect on a person's health. Examples of environmental pollution are UV radiation from the sun and cigarette smoke, radon or other forms of air pollution. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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environmental impact - (pronounced) (en-VY-run-MEN-tul ek-SPOH-zher) Exposure to chemical, biological, or physical agents in the air, water, food, or soil that can have a detrimental effect on a person's health. Examples of environmental pollution are UV radiation from the sun and cigarette smoke, radon or other forms of air pollution. A person can also be exposed to harmful substances by swallowing food or water contaminated with bacteria or pesticides, or by absorbing harmful chemicals through the skin. The magnitude of harm from an environmental exposure depends on the level of exposure, how a person is exposed, and how long a person is exposed. Some types of environmental exposure can increase the risk of certain diseases, such as lung disease, heart disease, and cancer, and can also lead to birth defects
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