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The Health Risks of Diesel, Petrol and Exhaust Fumes

It is estimated that around 5% of cancer is related to pollution. Vehicle exhaust fumes have been on the World Health Organisation’s list of possible carcinogens for a while, but as of 2012 they were upgraded to “carcinogenic to humans”, so you should avoid them where possible.

Can diesel, petrol and exhaust fumes cause cancer?

The World Health Organisation panel of experts concluded that exhaust fumes were definitely a cause of lung cancer and may also cause bladder tumours. These findings were based on research following high-risk workers such as truck drivers, railway workers and miners.

If you work in a high risk industry (with exposure to exhaust fumes), it is estimated that you have a 40% increased risk of developing lung cancer.

How to ensure protection from these carcinogens

Equally, when fuelling your vehicle, it is worth wearing the disposable gloves that are provided on the garage forecourt.

If you don’t believe that you are coming into contact with diesel or petrol when you fill your vehicle, sniff your hand after you next fill your tank!

“If you fuel your journey on the opinions of others, you are going to run out of gas.” – Steve Maraboli

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