NSU Research Contributions

Title : Lifestyle and environmental risk factors associated with cancer: A case-control study in Bangladesh

Authors : Mohammad Lutfor Rahman, K. M. Tanvir, Farzana Rahman, Sreshtha Chowdhury, Shuvajit Saha, Md Abdullah Saeed Khan, Mohammad Azmain Iktidar, Mehedi Hasan, Samiha Nahar Tuli, Sharmin Akter, Tajrin Rahman, Mohammad Hayatun Nabi, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader

Journal Article Title: PLOS One	Volume Number: 21	Publication Year : 2026	Issue Number: 1
Index: scopus	Ranking: Q1	Publisher Name: PLOS (Public Library of Science)
Pages : e0328745

Funding Information:

Funding Source : External	Year of Funding : 2023
Project Title : Lifestyle and environmental risk factors associated wit	Funding Agency/Organizations : Centennial Research Grant of the University of Dhaka	Total Funding Amount ($): 3040
Grant NSU Received ($) : 00	Project Start Year : 25-Aug-23	Project Deadline Year : 18-Apr-24

Other Information:

Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being	Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG7 Affordable & Clean Energy SDG11 Sustainable Cities & Communities	Sustainable Development Sub Goals : End the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases Universal access to affordable, reliable energy Reduce cities’ environmental impact (air, waste)
Impact statement: This case-control study identifies critical modifiable risk factors for cancer in Bangladesh, including the use of biomass cooking fuels, consumption of overcooked food, and frequent exposure to mosquito repellents and inorganic dust. By highlighting the health risks associated with indoor air pollution and poor oral hygiene, the findings provide a framework for national policy recommendations, such as promoting cleaner energy and public health education to mitigate the rising cancer burden	Collaboration: Government	Keywords: Cancer risk factors, Case-control study, Bangladesh, Lifestyle factors, Environmental exposure, Biomass fuel, Oral hygiene, Mos