"The cross-sectional study published in the International Journal of Surgery by Li et al. piqued our interest because it demonstrated that smoking, high body mass index, and high fasting plasma glucose all increased the risk of early-onset pancreatic cancer (PC). Their results are a foundation for informing public health and prevention strategies about PC. Environmental factors constitute a significant etiology of cancer. For instance, occupational exposure to diesel exhaust (DE) is a risk factor for lung cancer. ..."

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