Angela Onwuzoo Cancer care experts have said that working in certain professions may increase the risk of developing lung cancer. The experts explained that the practitioners of some professionals who are consistently exposed to the predisposing factors of lung cancer are often more at risk of the health condition. According to the experts, aside from …
Cancer care experts have said that working in certain professions may increase the risk of developing lung cancer.
Dr. Kwis said people exposed to carcinogenic and radioactive substances were at risk of developing lung cancer.The oncologist said, “Lung cancer is very deadly because, at the very early stage, you don’t get to know. “People that work in the quarry industry are exposed to dust. People working in mining companies and go into the tunnels to do mining activities are exposed. Carpenters exposed to wood dust. These people are at risk of developing lung cancer,” he explained.
According to the World Health Organisation, cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020 – nearly one in six deaths.“Around one-third of deaths from cancer are due to tobacco use, high body mass index, alcohol consumption, low fruit, and vegetable intake, and lack of physical activity,” WHO said.It however noted that “there are things you can do that might lower your risk, such as changing the risk factors that you can control.
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