Lung Cancer Prevention – Knowing it better

Increased exposure to protective factors for lung cancer:

  • Protective factors
  • Stop smoking
  • Avoid secondhand or passive smoking
  • Reduced occupational exposure to cancer causing agents
  • Reduce exposure to rado

Reduced exposure to risk factors:

  • Cigarette/cigar smoking – direct or secondhand
  • HIV infection
  • Any history of radiation therapy
  • Environmental risk factors – exposure to occupational carcinogens such as asbestos, arsenic, chromium, nickel, etc.
  • Increased air pollution
  • Family history

Lifestyle and habit modifications:

  • Regular exercise or being more physically active ultimately promotes your overall fitness and builds-up energy level
  • Ways to strengthen and improve the immune system
  • Switch to a healthy & balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables

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