Secondhand smoke is the main cause of lung cancer in women

Smoking is harmful to your health. This is because smoking can cause diseases such as asthma, pneumonia, lung cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease and reproductive maldevelopment. Among them, the harm of secondhand smoke to passive smokers is no less than that to active smokers. Surveys show that the main victims of passive smoking are women and children. Although they do not smoke themselves, they are often harmed by other people's secondhand smoke at home and in public places. Relevant experts pointed out that the incidence of lung cancer in women has increased in recent years, and inhalation of secondhand smoke is the main cause.

1. The incidence of lung cancer in women has increased significantly

According to statistics, lung cancer has the highest incidence rate among all cancers and is on the rise in my country, while in Europe and the United States the incidence rate is declining year by year. This situation has a lot to do with the comprehensive ban on smoking in public places in developed countries such as Europe and the United States.

Oncologists point out that among patients hospitalized in cancer hospitals, lung cancer accounts for 60% of the total number. Especially in recent years, the number of female lung cancer patients has increased significantly. Compared with 10 years ago, the number of female lung cancer patients seen in hospitals each year has tripled.

2. Secondhand smoke is the main cause of lung cancer in women

The increase in the incidence of lung cancer in women is closely related to passive exposure to secondhand smoke, environmental industrial pollution, etc. In daily life, parents, especially male parents, often smoke in front of their children and wives, leading to the serious problem of passive smoking among wives and children. This harm is very serious and will significantly increase the risk of cancer in women and children. Secondhand smoke has become the main cause of lung cancer in women.

According to data, if you are exposed to passive smoking for 15 minutes a day, your risk of developing lung cancer will increase significantly in the long run; women who live with smokers are 6 times more likely to develop lung cancer than others. In addition, some women smoke to relieve stress, which also lays the hidden danger of cancer.

3. Overheating oil can emit carcinogens

The early symptoms of lung cancer are not obvious, and by the time symptoms appear and medical treatment is sought, it is often already in the middle or late stages. The cure rate for lung cancer detected in the early stages can reach 90%, but the cure rate for lung cancer detected in the late stages is less than 5%. Therefore, high-risk groups such as daily smokers and those who have long-term exposure to toxic substances (such as painters) need to have annual physical examinations for early detection and treatment.

In addition, it is recommended that women do not heat the oil too hot when cooking, the oil temperature should reach 80 degrees Celsius. Because the gas emitted when overheated oil contains carcinogens, long-term inhalation can easily cause lung cancer. At the same time, people should eat a balanced diet, eat more light food and stay away from barbecued food. Smoking should also be banned in all public places to reduce smoking and passive smoking. Women should protect themselves and firmly oppose others smoking around them.