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Study: Air Pollution May Lower Melanoma Risk, Experts Warn

2/4/2025

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Long-term exposure to particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) may surprisingly lower melanoma risk by blocking harmful UV radiation, according to a new study. Yet, experts warn against misinterpreting these findings, highlighting the serious health dangers of air pollution and the critical need for clean air and effective sun protection.

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Long-term exposure to particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) may surprisingly lower melanoma risk by blocking harmful UV radiation, according to a new study. Yet, experts warn against misinterpreting these findings, highlighting the serious health dangers of air pollution and the critical need for clean air and effective sun protection.