Can non-smokers get lung cancer? Pulmonologist Dr Manish Kumar Aggarwal shares 5 preventive habits
Pulmonologist Dr. Manish Kumar Aggarwal discusses the importance of World Lung Cancer Day and emphasizes that non-smokers are also at risk for lung cancer. He provides five lifestyle habits to help improve lung health and reduce cancer risks.
Why it matters
It corrects common misconceptions about lung cancer risk factors, potentially encouraging earlier medical intervention for non-smokers.
World Lung Cancer Day falls on August 1and aims to raise global awareness of lung cancer's early signs, detection, diagnosis, and treatment.Several factors can increase susceptibility to developing lung cancer. While some, such as family history and genetics, are beyond your control, certain lifestyle-related vulnerabilities can be easily managed. The habits you adopt and the precautions you follow in your daily routine may help lower the risk.Let's hear from a specialist who helped break down why your daily lifestyle matters and how it is instrumental in preventive health.Dr Manish Kumar Aggarwal, principal director of chest diseases and interventional pulmonology at Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, shared five lifestyle changes that may support better lung health and help reduce the risk of lung cancer.Before we discuss the habits that may support lung health, let's address a common misconception about who can receive a lung cancer diagnosis.
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