Lung cancer is increasingly affecting people who never smoke all over the world, scientists learned 00:33

According to the International Cancer Working Agency (MAIR) experts, the share of people diagnosed with lung cancer continues to grow all over the world. Air pollution is called one of the main factors that contribute to this trend. This is stated in a study published in Scientific magazine Lancet Respiratory Medicine (Lanres).

In 2022, the most common subtype of lung cancer – approximately 200 thousand adenocarcinoma cases were associated with the effects of contaminated air.

In people who never smoke, lung cancer ranks fifth among the causes of fatal consequences of cancer in the world. Adenocarcinoma, which is up to 70% of lung cancer cases in this group, has become the dominant subtype of the disease in both men and women. In 2022, 45.6% of lung cancer cases in men and 59.7% of women.

The leading author of the research. “With a decrease in the prevalence of smoking, especially in countries such as Great Britain and the United States, Freddy Bray said,“ The share of lung cancer is growing among people who never smoke, ”Freddy Bray said. Head of Mair Cancer Surveillance Department.

Air pollution affects the inhabitants of East Asia, including China, where the most adenocarcinoma cases associated with this factor are recorded. However, the problem applies to other parts of the world.

Experts invite women to be more vigilant in relation to lung cancer symptoms such as chronic cough or shortness of breath and regular examinations are performed. They also emphasize the need to develop strategies aimed at reducing air pollution level and control of tobacco reorganization.

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