Lung Cancer Risk factors

Risk factors that increase the chance of developing lung cancer are:

Tobacco smoke
Radon
Air pollution
Family or personal history of lung cancer.
Asbestos and other carcinogens
Radiation therapy
Age 65 and older
History of lung disease
Diet- Arsenic in drinking water from private sources, e.g., wells, can increase lung cancer risk; this water should be tested

Reference - “Reducing Your Risk.” LUNGevity Foundation, 24 June 2019, lungevity.org/for-patients-caregivers/lung-cancer-101/reducing-your-risk.

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