Air pollution is fueling a Rise in the Commonest Form of Lung Cancer Among Non-Smokers, Hitting Women and People in Southeast Asia Particularly Hard, According to a Study Publerid on Tuesday.

Lung cancer is the commonest form of the disease, with 2.5 million people diagnosed in 2022, said the study, Published in the Lancet Respiratory Medicine Journal on World Cancer Day.

Most of there was men but there was a growing share of Nearly a Million Cases Among Women.

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“Air Pollution Can Be Considered An Important Factor that Partly Explains The Emerging Predominance of Adenocarcinoma that Accounts for 53-70 Percent of Cases of Lung Cancer AMON CANCER AMONG Dwide, “The study said.

They found it green bot men and women from 2020 to 2022, with the highest level among women, where it accounted for Around Six in 10 Cases.

“As Smoking Prevalence Continues to Decline in Many Countries Worldwide, The Proportion of Lung Cancer in People who has Never Smoked Has Increased,” The Researchers Added.

“Lung Cancer in People who has Never Smoked is Estimated to Be the Fifth Leading Cause of Cancer-Related Mortality Worldwide, Occurring Almost Exclusively as Adenocarcar Pulations. “

The study presented statistical research based on data from monitors including the world health organization.

The researchers said the highest levels of adenocarcinoma linked to air pollution was detected in East Asia, Particularly China.

“Exposure to Househld Burning of Solid Fuels for Heating and Cooking BE A Causal Factor of Lung Cancer” Among Chinese Women Non-Smokers, they added.

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