Lung Cancer Statistics

Among cancers, the most common is lung cancer. Lung
cancer, which is seen among 90% in men and 80% in women, is mainly caused by
smoking cigarettes. Smoking and lung
cancer are closely associated. The
statistics of lung cancer are alarmingly high. The other cancers caused by
smoking are cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, bladder,
cervix, stomach, kidney and pancreas.





Cancer is the second leading cause of death and the first
disease to be linked with smoking. Lung cancer is the leading cause of deaths
due to cancer and smoking is responsible for most of them. Men who smoke are 23
times more likely to be affected by lung cancer and women are 13 times more
susceptible compared to non-smokers. The cancer causing agents in tobacco
damage certain important genes which are vital for cell growth. This causes the
cell to grow abnormally and reproduce very fast leading to cancer. The main
cause of esophageal cancer in the U.S is due to smoking. Smoking combined with
alcohol consumption is the leading cause for laryngeal cancer cases. For
smokers the risks due to cancer increase with the number of cigarettes smoked
and the number of years smoked. The risks decrease soon after quitting. The
probability of developing lung cancer is equally high while using cigarettes
with low tar yield. The probability of developing mouth cancer is high while
smoking. The risk is high among people who smoke cigars, and pipes. The risk of
cervical cancer increases among women while smoking.





Smoking damages almost all parts of the body and is
injurious to people from all stages of life including infants, children,
teenagers, adults and seniors.

Useful information and as per one statical analyses the average age at which lung cancer is diagnosed is 71, with less than 3% of lung cancers diagnosed under the age of 45.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths and smoking is responsible for most of them. Who smokes 23 times more likely to be affected by lung cancer. You shared such a great and informative information about lung cancer statistics.