Air pollution linked to rising lung cancer in non-smokers
Lung cancer is the deadliest form of cancer for humans, and increasingly, non-smokers are being diagnosed. Scientists suggest that air pollution may be a contributing factor to this disease. Research published in "The Lancet Respiratory Medicine" indicates that air pollution is a significant factor in the rise of lung cancer cases among
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Air Pollution Leading to an Increase in Lung Cancer Cases Among Non-Smokers
Second-hand smoke in urban areas and fire-wood smoke in rural areas blamed for lung diseases among non-smokers
Bad air quality increases risk of lung cancer in non-smokers, says Lancet study
A new study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal revealed that cases of lung cancer among those who never smoked is on the rise. This increase could be due to air pollution. Read on to know more.
Air pollution, a major factor in the increase in lung cancer cases
Air pollution plays a significant role in the increase in the number of cases of lung adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer globally, reveals a new study published in the journal Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
Air pollution leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers: Study
Air pollution is the leading cause behind the rise in lung cancer cases among non-smokers, especially women and those living in Southeast Asia, accor
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