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If i am outside delivering leaflets in a built up area for 4 hours a day, will my risk for lung cancer be a lot? i'm from uk
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Unknown: While air may be contaminated with a variety of chemicals, without knowing their concentration it is hard to even speculate about cancer risk. As in any other building areas the dust concentration might be higher and for that reason wearing a mask may be reasonable.
Answered 12/1/2019
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