Lung cancer among never-smokers on rise

Lung cancer is rising among non-smoker women: Here's why
Lung cancer remains a leading cause of cancer death globally, with a significant rise in cases among non-smokers attributed to air pollution, according to a recent WHO study. The study highlights the growing prevalence of adenocarcinoma linked to air pollution,
Lung Cancer Diagnoses Are Increasing Among People Who Have Never Smoked — Here’s Why
A new study found that the proportion of people being diagnosed with lung cancer who have never smoked is increasing, and air pollution may be a leading cause.
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Air pollution drives lung cancer surge in non-smokers, study reveals
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 published on Tuesday.
Air pollution's hidden role in rising lung cancer cases
Lung cancer is the deadliest form of cancer for humans, and increasingly, non-smokers are being affected. Scientists suggest a possible cause: air pollution may contribute to the disease. Research published in "The Lancet Respiratory Medicine" reveals that air pollution is a key factor in the rise of lung cancer cases among non-smokers,
Alarming rise in lung cancer among non-smokers worldwide, study suggests
Lung cancer diagnoses are on the rise worldwide in those who have never smoked cigarettes, new research has shown. According to a new study by The World Health Organization's cancer research program the International Agency for Research on Cancer,
WHO announces global increase in lung cancer among never-smokers, especially women
A recent study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine revealed an increase in lung cancer cases among non-smokers, linking this rise to air pollution exposure. The study, released on World Cancer Day,
Bad air behind rise in lung cancer in non-smokers: Study
A global study reveals rising lung cancer rates among never-smokers, linked to air pollution, particularly concerning for heavily polluted nations like India.
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New screening device shows promise for early lung cancer detection
Scientists have created a new low-cost, fast response sensor to detect lung cancer biomarkers, paving the way for the development of screening devices to spot the disease even before symptoms occur.