Lung Cancer

Some factors that go into lung cancer include tobacco smoke, exposure to radon, exposure to asbestos, air pollution, arsenic in drinking water, personal or family history of lung cancer, certain dietary supplements, and other factors that are unproven as well. Smoking is the leading risk factor for lung cancer. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that results from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rocks. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer. People who work with asbestos, found in mines, mills, textile plants, insulated areas, and shipyards are more likely to die of lung cancer. Air pollution also raises the risk of lung cancer slightly. Arsenic in water also has a higher risk of lung cancer. In conclusion, there are many risk factors that can cause lung cancer. It is important to stay away from all those risks, but it is hard sometimes when you don't know those certain things actually increase your risk.