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Burkina Faso: Cancer and respiratory diseases worsening

A World Bank funded study shows that increased air pollution caused by motorbikes and dust is causing some 200 new cancer cases in the Burkina Faso capital, Ouagadougou, every year.

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Increased levels of benzene in the atmosphere are the primary cause of the disease, according to a government report, “Air Quality in Ouagadougou”. Benzene is a cancerous substance contained in motorcycle fuel, which is a mix of lubricant and petrol.

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