Authors: Darren
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0017479
Abstract Summary
Meta-analysis of 39 studies reveals that previous lung diseases significantly increase lung cancer risk. COPD, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis raise risk by 80-122%. Pneumonia and tuberculosis increase risk by 43-76%. Crucially, these associations persist even in never-smokers, suggesting direct causal links beyond smoking.
Why Brain? ðŸ§
Meta-analysis of 39 studies confirms previous lung diseases significantly increase lung cancer risk, with effects persisting even among never-smokers, suggesting inflammation drives carcinogenesis.
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