The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the number of lung cancer cases among non-smokers is increasing, with air pollution cited as a key factor. According to data from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), lung cancer in non-smokers is the fifth leading cause of cancer death globally. A study published in “The Lancet Respiratory Medicine” shows that in 2022, around 200,000 cases of adenocarcinoma were linked to air pollution, particularly in East Asia. Adenocarcinoma is
Air pollution causes more lung cancer in non-smokers.
