Lung Cancer No More Smokers' Disease: Experts Reveal How Everyone Is Affected, Even Children

Lung Cancer No More Smokers' Disease: Experts Reveal How Everyone Is Affected, Even Children

On World Cancer Day, a look at how the change is being driven by environmental, occupational and/or genetic risk factors.

World Lung Cancer Day 2025: Doctors explain the causes of the disease beyond smoking

World Lung Cancer Day is celebrated every year on August 1. The day aims to raise awareness about lung cancer, which is one of the leading cancers in the world. According to reports, there were 2.2 million new lung cancer cases and 1.8 million lung cancer-related deaths in 2020. One of the leading causes of lung cancer is smoking, responsible for 85% of all cases. While smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, several non-smoking-related cau…