Analysis of relationship between global warming and rising cancer rates: case of North Cyprus
by Kezban Alpan
International Journal of Global Warming (IJGW), Vol. 25, No. 2, 2021

Abstract: The consequences of climate change and global warming have become irrefutable. Scientists are working to change the alarming scenario awaiting humanity in the future. On the other hand, they have proved that the increasing trend of many life-threatening diseases, such as cancer, are caused by global warming. In this research, data collected from national and international databases were analysed and compared. The aim of this research is presenting the relationship between increasing temperature anomalies and rising cancer trend. As a result of the study, it is determined that the rising global surface temperature and increasing cancer rates are directly related. In the study, data related to Northern Cyprus were also examined. According to the findings; poor waste management and uncontrolled carbon dioxide emissions are responsible for raising cancer rates and cardiovascular diseases in North Cyprus.

Online publication date: Sat, 23-Oct-2021

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