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Know the Risks
Risk factors for lung cancer:
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Smoking (including secondhand smoke)
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Responsible for 80-90% of cancer deaths
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10% to 20% of lung cancers happen in people who never smoked or smoked fewer than 100 cigarettes in their lifetime.
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Radon
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Number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers
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Hazardous chemical exposure
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Such as asbestos, uranium, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, nickel and some petroleum products
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