Abeer Fatimaabout 2 months ago
Risk Factors of Lung Cancer
Cancer may arise as a result of genetic predisposition, presence of risk factors, or either or both of them. Common risk factors of lung cancer are: - active smoking - passive smoking - exposure to radioactive gases e.g., radon - asbestos exposure - exposure to diesel exhaust - excessive usage of beta carotene - air pollution - family history of lung cancer - talc or talcum powder exposure Reference: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/lung-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/risk-factors.html Image via: https://www.wcrf.org/dietandcancer/lung-cancer/
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