Lung cancer is a major and very fatal cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Its figures are so shocking that anyone’s soul can tremble. This is not just a disease of smokers, but people who do not smoke due to rising air pollution and other factors are also being hit by it.
Housing figures of lung cancer
The biggest cause of deaths globally: Lung cancer is the biggest cause of cancer related deaths worldwide. It is estimated that more than 1.8 million (18 lakh) people die of lung cancer every year. In 2020, about 18% of the total cancer deaths was caused by lung cancer.
Number of new cases: In 2020, lung cancer was diagnosed in more than 2.2 million (22 lakh) people worldwide. This number is estimated to increase rapidly to more than 3.6 million by 2040, which is a serious concern.
Low survival rate: The survival rate is very low after lung cancer is detected. Usually, only 15% of all lung cancer patients are able to live for five years of diagnosis, because it is often known when the disease has increased considerably.
These are worrying facts & nbsp;
smoking major causes, but not the only: smoking is due to more than 85% of cases of lung cancer. However, coming into contact with chemicals like air pollution, genetic change, inactive smoking (second hand smoke), asbestos or diesel exit at the workplace, and some lung diseases are also its other important factors.
Not smoking also affected: The shocking thing is that lung cancer is also increasing rapidly in people who do not smoke. According to a research conducted in India, about 50% of lung cancer patients were not smoking. Of these, 70% of these were under 50 years of age and 100% patients under the age of 30 were non-smoker. There has been an increase in cases of lung cancer in women, many of which did not smoke.
Late diagnosis: Not getting this disease in the initial stages makes it even more serious, because often the cancer has spread a lot until the symptoms become clear.
Rescue and awareness is necessary
increasing figures of lung cancer make us understand that this is a serious public health problem. Quitting smoking is the first and important step. Apart from this, it is very important to pay attention to air pollution prevention, regular health check-up and early symptoms (such as cough that is not good, breathing shortness, chest infection, cough bleeding).
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