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The proportion of people who have never smoked being diagnosed with lung cancer is rising, with new research pointing to air pollution as a growing contributor to lung cancer around the world.
The proportion of people being diagnosed with lung cancer who have never smoked is increasing, according to a new study. The study — published Feb. 4 in the Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal ...
Dr. Bryant Lin, a Stanford University School of Medicine physician and professor, has never smoked, but in early May 2024, he received a life-altering diagnosis: stage IV lung cancer.. Lung cancer ...
A 2012 special report by the British Lung Foundation concluded that cannabis smoking was linked to many adverse effects, including bronchitis and lung cancer. [83] They identified cannabis smoke as a carcinogen and also said awareness of the danger was low compared with the high awareness of the dangers of smoking tobacco particularly among ...
The smoking of non-tobacco products is not known to be associated with lung cancer development. Marijuana smoking does not seem to independently cause lung cancer – despite the relatively high levels of tar and known carcinogens in marijuana smoke. The relationship between smoking cocaine and developing lung cancer has not been studied as of ...
Cannabis smoke was listed as a cancer agent in California in 2009. [31] A study by the British Lung Foundation published in 2012 identifies cannabis smoke as a carcinogen and also finds awareness of the danger is low compared with the high awareness of the dangers of smoking tobacco particularly among younger users. Other observations include ...
We've made massive strides against the deadly disease, but rates haven't fallen for people diagnosed with the disease who've never smoked. With smoking rates declining, so too are lung cancer deaths.
Cannabis smoke is also inhaled more deeply than tobacco smoke. [113] As of 2015, there is no consensus regarding whether cannabis smoking is associated with an increased risk of cancer. [114] Light and moderate use of cannabis is not believed to increase risk of lung or upper airway cancer.