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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shanshan Cen, M.D. [2]

Overview

Common risk factors in the development of adenocarcinoma of the lung are smoking, family history of lung cancer, high levels of air pollution, radiation therapy to the chest, radon gas, asbestos, occupational exposure to chemical carcinogens, and previous lung disease.[1]

There are no established risk factors for [disease name].

OR

The most potent risk factor in the development of [disease name] is [risk factor 1]. Other risk factors include [risk factor 2], [risk factor 3], and [risk factor 4].

OR

Common risk factors in the development of [disease name] include [risk factor 1], [risk factor 2], [risk factor 3], and [risk factor 4].

OR

Common risk factors in the development of [disease name] may be occupational, environmental, genetic, and viral.

Risk Factors

  • Common risk factors in the development of adenocarcinoma of the lung include smoking, family history of lung cancer, radiation therapy to the chest and asbestos exposure.

Common Risk Factors

  • Common risk factors in the development of adenocarcinoma of the lung may be occupational, environmental, or constitutional.
  • Common risk factors in the development of adenocarcinoma of the lung include:

Less Common Risk Factors

  • Less common risk factors in the development of adenocarcinoma of the lung include:[2]
    • Marijuana use
    • Indoor burning of wood
    • High-temperature frying
    • Meat diet
    • Physical inactivity
    • Occupational exposure to certain chemicals
    • Occupational exposure to vinyl chloride, dioxin, cobalt-tungsten carbide, or strong inorganic acid mists
    • Removal of both ovaries

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