Human Carcinogens—New Insights from Occupational Exposure

Dear Colleagues,

Occupational carcinogens remain a critical public health challenge, continuing to cause a significant burden of work-related cancers across various sectors. Despite progress in industrial hygiene and risk assessment, exposure to carcinogenic agents—many of which are chemical substances—persists in numerous workplaces. Recognizing and characterizing these exposures is essential to prevention. The European Union has set ambitious targets to reduce occupational cancer incidence as part of its broader cancer control strategy. Achieving these goals requires updated approaches for hazard identification and exposure assessment. New technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), offer promising tools to enhance early detection of carcinogenic risks, refine exposure models, and identify emerging threats. This Special Issue aims to explore the state of knowledge on occupational carcinogens, present recent scientific advances, and promote innovative strategies for monitoring and prevention. Special emphasis is placed on chemical carcinogens, the role of occupational surveillance, and the integration of AI in exposure science and public health policy.

Dr. Enrico Oddone
Dr. Roberta Pernetti
Guest Editors

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