World Health Organization(WHO) PRESS RELEASE

17 October 2013

Particulate matter(Fine Dust) which is a major component
of outdoor air pollution was classified as carcinogenic
to humans (Group 1)

The IARC evaluation showed an increasing risk of
lung cancer with increasing levels of exposure to
particulate matter (Fine Dust)

* Group 1: The agent is carcinogenic to humans.

This category is used when there is sufficient evidence of

carcinogenicity