EU scientists: 'Tackle air pollution to cut cancer rates'

There is increasing evidence that air pollution is associated with bladder, kidney and brain cancers and that air pollution can affect survival rates. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Cutting air pollution should form part of government strategies to reduce cancer rates, the European Code Against Cancer has recommended.

The code previously focused on advice to help people to reduce the air pollution that they breathe. But, for the first time since its launch in 1987, it has given clear direction to governments.