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How common is lung cancer in nonsmokers compared to smokers?
Lung cancer is less common in nonsmokers compared to smokers. However, nonsmokers can still develop lung cancer due to other factors such as exposure to secondhand smoke, radon gas, air pollution, or genetic predisposition.
What are the risks for nonsmokers?
There are high risks of cancer for passive smokers as well.
What are the advantages of public smoking?
Lung cancer, tar, emphysema, for smokers and nonsmokers
How common is lung cancer among smokers?
Lung cancer is significantly more common among smokers compared to non-smokers. Smokers are about 15 to 30 times more likely to develop lung cancer than non-smokers.
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.
Why smoking increase the risk of cervical cancer?
Smoking can't cause cervical dysplasia. However, smokers with cervical dysplasia have more severe disease than nonsmokers.
How common is lung cancer among non-smokers?
Lung cancer is less common among non-smokers compared to smokers, but it can still occur. About 10-15 of lung cancer cases are diagnosed in non-smokers. Factors such as exposure to secondhand smoke, environmental pollutants, and genetic predisposition can increase the risk of developing lung cancer in non-smokers.
On average how many years earlier do smokers die than nonsmokers?
On average, smokers die about 10 years earlier than nonsmokers. This difference in life expectancy is due to the numerous health risks associated with smoking, including lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory illnesses. The exact number of years can vary based on factors such as the quantity smoked and individual health conditions.
How does this affect the lungs of smokers and their children who are nonsmokers if both husband and wife smoke?
Smoking adversely affects the lungs of both smokers and nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke. For smokers, it leads to chronic respiratory issues, reduced lung function, and increased risk of lung diseases such as COPD and lung cancer. Children of smoking parents, even if they do not smoke themselves, are at a higher risk for respiratory problems, asthma, and developmental issues due to exposure to secondhand smoke. This environment can significantly hinder their lung health and overall well-being.
What percentage of smokers develop cancer?
Approximately 15-30 of smokers develop cancer.
Why is marijuana just as destructive as cigarettes?
The answer is, it isn't. A recent study comparing nonsmokers, tobacco-only smokers and marijuana-only smokers found there is no correlation between lung cancer and marijuana use, even in heavy marijuana smokers. A link to the study is given below: (See related links) You still have an increased risk of lung disease and "smoker's cough", but consider this myth debunked.
What is the percentage of smokers that get sick of lung cancer Anyone can tell you that about ninety percent of lung cancer patient are smokers but how many smokers will develop lung cancer?
10 - 15%
