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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

Effective measures for the primary prevention of lung mass include smoking cessation and avoidance of second hand smoking. In general, lifestyle changes with diet rich in vitamins and antioxidants, such as healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables and regular exercise, may decrease the risk of tumorigenesis and malignancy.

Primary Prevention

• Effective measures for the primary prevention of a malignant lung mass (lung cancer) include:
  • Smoking cessation
  • Avoidance of passive smoking
• Prevention is the most cost-effective means of reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with lung mass. As a result, in most countries, industrial and domestic carcinogens have been identified and banned. However, tobacco smoking is still prevalent and widespread.
  • Eliminating tobacco smoking is the primary goal in the prevention of lung mass.
  • Policy interventions to decrease passive smoking in public areas such as restaurants and workplaces have become common in many Western countries.
    • In 1998, California was the first US State to ban smoking in public establishments.
    • In 2004, European countries such as Ireland played a similar role, followed by Italy and Norway in 2005, Scotland as well as several others in 2006, and England in 2007.
    • In 2004, New Zealand also banned smoking in public places.
    • In 2005, the state of Bhutan implemented a complete smoking ban.