Tackling air pollution should be part of government work to cut cancer rates, scientists say

The latest European Code Against Cancer says homes should be kept free of smoke. Photograph: Jake Hellbach/Alamy

Cutting air pollution should form part of government strategies to reduce cancer rates, the European Code Against Cancer has recommended.

The code previously focused on advice to help people to reduce the air pollution that they breathe. But, for the first time since its launch in 1987, it has given clear direction to governments.