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Lung cancer in never smokers: disease characteristics and risk factors.
Critical reviews in oncology/hematology - 1 Dec 2013
Pallis Athanasios G, Syrigos Konstantinos N
Abstract excerpt
It is estimated that approximately 25% of all lung cancer cases are observed in never-smokers and its incidence is expected to increase due to smoking prevention programs. Risk factors for the development of lung cancer described include second-hand smoking, radon exposure, occupational exposure to carcinogens and to cooking oil fumes and indoor coal burning. Other factors reported are infections (HPV and...
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