Rising Lung Cancer Rates in Non-Smokers

The proportion of lung cancer cases among non-smokers is on the rise, rather than it being solely due to a decrease in smoking rates. This shift suggests that factors such as air pollution and indoor exposure to smoke from cooking are contributing to lung cancer in individuals who have never smoked. Notably, women are increasingly affected due to greater exposure to indoor air pollution, which exacerbates the issue. With recent findings from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, it becomes evident that understanding and mitigating these risk factors is crucial for public health.