Today is February 4, World Cancer Day. On this special day, we want to focus on a frightening disease - lung cancer. As the number one cancer in China, lung cancer has brought great panic to people. So, how can you tell if you are a high-risk group? According to the "Recommendations for Screening and Prevention of Common Malignant Tumors for Residents" released in 2023, we can judge from the following aspects.
First, we need to understand the causes of lung cancer. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, accounting for more than 85% of all lung cancer cases. Therefore, long-term smokers are at high risk of lung cancer. According to the guidelines, people who smoke one pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years are at high risk, especially those who have quit smoking for less than 15 years. In addition, passive smokers are also susceptible to lung cancer because the smoke they inhale contains more harmful substances.
Secondly, occupational exposure is also an important factor in the development of lung cancer. People who are exposed to harmful substances such as asbestos, beryllium, uranium, and radon for a long time are more likely to develop lung cancer. These substances are not only found in industrial production, but can also be exposed to in everyday life. Therefore, people who work in these industries or live in these environments need to pay special attention to lung cancer prevention.
In addition, people with a history of malignancy are also at high risk of lung cancer. In particular, smoking-related cancers such as lymphoma, head and neck cancers, etc. The risk of lung cancer in this group is much higher than in the general population. Therefore, regular lung cancer screening is very necessary for this population.
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In addition, family history is also an important factor in the risk of lung cancer. People with first-degree relatives with lung cancer have a much higher risk of developing lung cancer than the general population. Therefore, for this group of people, more attention should be paid to the prevention of lung cancer.
Finally, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and diffuse pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) are also risk factors for lung cancer. These two diseases can lead to a gradual decline in lung function, which increases the risk of lung cancer. Therefore, people with both diseases also need regular lung cancer screening.
In short, if we want to stay away from lung cancer, we need to start from many aspects, pay attention to our living habits and working environment, adjust bad lifestyles in time, strengthen exercise, and improve the body's immunity. At the same time, regular lung cancer screening can better protect our health by detecting problems early. On this World Cancer Day, let's join hands to focus on lung cancer and protect the health of ourselves and our families.