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What percentage of smokers are at risk of developing lung cancer?
Approximately 85-90 of lung cancer cases are attributed to smoking, meaning that the majority of smokers are at risk of developing lung cancer.
How do you eliminated smoking to causes a cancer?
You cant--- Smoking increases risk of lung cancer as well as other diseases such a emphysema, chronic bronchitis & copd. The only way to help decrease the risk is not to smoke at all.
What percentage of non-smokers are at risk of developing lung cancer?
Approximately 10-15 of non-smokers are at risk of developing lung cancer.
The risk of lung cancer due to asbestos exposures is increased by the synergistic effect of?
The risk of lung cancer due to asbestos exposure is increased by the synergistic effect of smoking. That is, the risk of cancer does not ADD to the risk of smoking, it MULTIPLIES.
What forms of cancer do you risk increasing by smoking often?
lung cancer
Are the links between asbestos and lung cancer?
Yes. Asbestos exposure does increase your risk of getting lung cancer.
Can you reduce the risk of cancer by the addition of carcinogens in the atmosphere?
Since carcinogens are cancer-causing agents, any release of carcinogens will increase, not decrease, cancer risk. Avoiding and reducing carcinogens will decrease the risk of cancer.
Do all smokers have a higher risk of developing lung cancer?
Yes, all smokers have a higher risk of developing lung cancer compared to non-smokers.
The best way for individuals to decrease their risk of developing cancer is to?
Develop healthy behavior habits
Who can catch lung cancer?
Lung cancer is not an infectious disease, so people do not catch it, but people can develop it. Anyone who smokes cigarettes is particularly at risk, although even nonsmokers can develop lung cancer. Asbestos inhalation is also a risk factor.
Is pulmonary tuberculosis causes lung cancer?
Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) does not directly cause lung cancer, but it can lead to lung damage and scarring, which may increase the risk of developing lung cancer over time. Chronic inflammation and changes in lung tissue associated with TB can create an environment conducive to cancer development. Additionally, individuals with a history of TB may have overlapping risk factors, such as smoking, that contribute to lung cancer risk. However, the relationship is complex and not fully understood.
Can alpha particles cause lung cancer?
yes it can cause more risk of cancer.
