Assessing carcinogenic and mutagenic hazards in firefighting: a comprehensive review

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Comprehensive review assesses cancer risks and health outcomes for firefighters, highlighting urgent protective measures.

Firefighting is linked to increased risks of multiple cancers and chronic health outcomes.
Exposure to hazardous substances and contaminated PPE elevates health risks for firefighters.
The review analyzes various empirical studies and reports on firefighting hazards.
Emphasizing multidisciplinary efforts is crucial for protecting firefighter health and improving safety protocols.

Makowski et al. (2025) studied this question.

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