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Rising Lung Cancer Cases in Non-Smokers Under 35

Rising Lung Cancer Cases in Non-Smokers Under 35

The Times of India1h
THE BRIEF
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Medical experts are reporting a concerning rise in lung cancer diagnoses among non-smokers under the age of 35, challenging traditional risk assumptions.

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Pulmonologists attribute this trend to a combination of worsening air pollution, genetic factors, and late-stage diagnosis due to the lack of routine screening for younger demographics.

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Doctors emphasize that persistent coughs or chest pain should not be ignored, urging early medical intervention to improve survival rates in younger patients.