The following risk factors increase the chance of developing Lung Cancer:
- Smoking: Tobacco smoke causes more than 8 out of 10 cases of
lung cancer.
- Asbestos: People who work with asbestos have a higher risk of
getting lung cancer.
- Radon exposure: A radioactive gas made by the natural
breakdown of uranium.
- Cancer-causing agents in the workplace: These include
uranium, arsenic, vinyl chloride, nickel chromates, coal products,
mustard gas, chloromethyl ethers, gasoline, and diesel exhaust
- Marijuana: Many of the cancer-causing substances in tobacco
are also found in marijuana.
- Other diseases: Tuberculosis (TB) and some types of pneumonia
often leave scars on the lung, which can increase the risk of developing
lung cancer.
- Personal and family history of lung cancer
- Diet: Some reports suggest that a diet low in fruits and
vegetables might increase the risk of lung cancer in people who are
exposed to tobacco smoke. Evidence suggests that fruits and vegetables
may offer protection against lung cancer.
- Gender: Several studies have shown that the lung cells of
women are more likely to develop cancer when exposed to tobacco smoke.
- Air pollution: In some cities, air pollution may slightly
increase the risk of lung cancer. But the risk is still far less than
that caused by smoking.
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