Dr Ankit Deokar, Cornea Consultant, Chief Medical Officer, Sankara Eye Hospital, Indore The rising level of air pollution is deteriorating the air quality, creating an alarming health risk. We often associate it with respiratory problems and overlook our eye health. Our eyes are sensitive and vulnerable to the harmful chemicals and particulates (Nitrogen Oxide and […]
Prolonged exposure to air pollution can trigger lung cancer, says prominent oncologist
About 10% of lung cancer cases are now caused by air pollution Prolonged exposure to air pollution can increase the risk of developing lung cancer in many ways. Air pollution can contain chemicals like benzene which can produce cancer. The particles inhaled can also irritate the lung chronically, leading to cancer. The smoke particles in […]
Air Pollution Leading Cause of Lung Cancer in Non-smokers
Traffic exhaust, smoke due to coal and wood burning, and passive smoking are major risk factors after tobacco Intake of tobacco (both smoke and smokeless forms) accounts for 21% of total cancer deaths worldwide, including those from lung cancer. Non-smokers can still be at risk for lung cancer due to several factors, even though smoking is […]