Why are Diesel Exhaust Particles Considered Carcinogenic?
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified diesel exhaust as a Group 1 carcinogen, meaning it is carcinogenic to humans. This classification is based on sufficient evidence of an increased risk of lung cancer and limited evidence for bladder cancer. The carcinogenic potential is attributed to the presence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and other organic compounds found in DEPs.
