Lung Cancer : Bad Air
Bad air is taking thousands of lives, those exercising in the park in the morning and evening are also at risk:
In 2019, more than three lakh lung cancer deaths worldwide were due to air pollution.
By eating healthy food, eating fruits, doing workouts, you might be thinking that you are taking full care of your health, but are you missing something very important? Somewhere in the hustle and bustle of the city, the wind is not making you sick, which you are unaware of? Actually it is generally believed that lung cancer happens to smokers, but do you know that those who have never smoked can also become a victim of it. Its research by the Francis Crick Institute in London has revealed that air pollution is an important cause of lung cancer.
What does research say?
According to research by the Francis Crick Institute, in 2019, more than three lakh lung cancer deaths worldwide were due to air pollution. This research was done on 40 thousand people. In the research, scientists found that in areas where the amount of PM 2.5 was high, the rate of other types of cancer was also high. PM 2.5 are tiny particles present in the air, which when inhaled can cause inflammation in the lungs, which can lead to cancer. These tiny particles can prove to be poison. The size of these particles is 2.5 micrometers or less.
6000 people die every year in Britain
Research has found that about 6000 people who have never smoked die every year due to lung cancer in the UK. However, it is not that smoking does not cause lung cancer. Smoking is considered to be the biggest cause of lung cancer. But air pollution is also an important cause of this disease.
Pollution is a big problem in India, in such a situation, how to protect yourself from lung cancer or any other serious disease due to air pollution, this question comes in everyone's mind. What did AIIMS doctor Anant Mohan say on this, let's know -
1. Pollution is more in the morning and evening, so instead of exercising in the open, it is better to do it indoors.
2. Take steps at your level to reduce pollution, farmers should not burn stubble, people should also try to reduce the use of vehicles.
3. Do not smoke, do not use tobacco
4. Avoid going to high pollution areas
5. If you go to an area where pollution is high, then go with a mask.
6. Do not be careless if you see any kind of symptoms, go to the doctor immediately
What are the symptoms of lung cancer?
1. Bleeding from the mouth when coughing
2. Weight Loss
3. Chest pain
Dr Anant Mohan said in a conversation with Zee Media that if we are aware of our health and go to the doctor immediately after seeing the symptoms, then if lung cancer has happened, then it can be easy to get rid of it. According to Dr., women living in rural areas, who cook food on the stove, also need special attention.
