The Rise of Lung Cancer Among Non-Smokers: Causes and Symptoms
A higher incidence of lung cancer is in fact and rightly so associated with the smoker, but present research indicates an alarming trend of increasing lung cancer cases among non-smokers. Although smoking is the number one cause, many in the fold of recent diagnoses of lung cancer have been people who have never smoked in their lives. This trend is inducing worry regarding what other veiled risk factors could be contributing to lung cancer in the population of non-smokers. Presented here is an analysis of the causes, symptoms, and preventive measures taken with respect to lung cancer among non-smokers, that is being put forward by Wellness DrPro Health . 1. Understanding Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers In lung cancer, the abnormal growth of cells in the lungs leads to numeration, which can subsequently metastasize to other sites. It is widely recognized that smoking is the cause of lung cancer; however, concern is surrounding lung cancer in non-smokers. Studies indicate that nearly 15-20% o...