Which of these habits is responsible for causing 80 percent lung cancers?
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Smoking is responsible for causing 80 to 90 percent of lung cancers around the world. Even though smoking is considered one of the top-rated causes of lung cancer, it is estimated that about 20 percent women develop lung cancer despite never smoking. The third leading cause of lung cancer among people who have never smoked is secondhand smoking. Living with someone who smokes, surges your risks of getting affected by lung cancer by about 30 percent. It is not only essential to quit smoking, but to avoid passive smoking as well.
Air pollution also contributes to causing lung cancer.
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Pollution that is generated in the air from traffic, combustion of coal, fossil fuel and wood is responsible for causing about 5 percent of lung cancer among people. In some areas of the world, this number is much higher. It is imperative to wear a mask to avoid pollution every time you go out. You can check the air quality index of your area before stepping out if you live in a highly polluted locality.
People having a family history of lung cancer are at an increased risk of having this disease.
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If you are a survivor of lung cancer, there is a risk that you are likely to develop the disease once again. This is especially true if you smoke. Also, your chance of being affected by the disease is much higher if your parents or siblings or children have lung cancer. This is because you are exposed to a similar environment that may have contributed in causing their lung cancer. If you are coughing vigorously or coughing out blood, then you should consult with an expert at the earliest.
Which of these components of air makes a person susceptible to lung cancer?
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Radon is present in the air, and everyone breathes it at every point in time, even though at a minimal level. It is an odorless, tasteless and invisible gas that comes to the surface of the earth and diffuses in the surrounding air. Those people who inhale high levels of this poisonous radioactive gas are at a risk of developing lung cancer. Radon can even enter homes through cracks and crevices. People staying in the basement and the first floors are generally more vulnerable to this disease owing to their closeness to the ground. It is essential to test whether your home and workplace are exposed to high levels of radon exposure.
People exposed to workplace hazards can also develop lung cancer.
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Some substances increase the risk of developing lung cancer, and these include silica, asbestos, and diesel exhaust. Silica is responsible for causing a condition referred to as silicosis while smoking surges the risk of being affected by asbestos exposure. Exposure to diesel engine exhaust leads to lung cancer and professional drivers and mechanics are most susceptible to it as well. You should take proper measures to avoid such exposures and reduce your risks of developing lung cancer.
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