For an environmental contaminant to cause cancer or other diseases, there must be a completed pathway through which the contaminant travels to the human body. This could occur through air, water, food, or direct contact with the skin.
The public may report concerns about cancer and the environment to the Environmental and Occupational Health Surveillance Program by calling (609) 826-4984.
Fact Sheets: Smoking and Radon
According to the Centers for Disease Control, smoking is responsible for one out of every five deaths in the United States. That's about 1,300 deaths each day.
Additionally, exposure to radon, a radioactive gas that occurs naturally in the environment, can multiply a smoker's risk of disease or death by a factor of ten or more. Learn more with these fact sheets.
