Adenocarcinoma of the lung risk factors

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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.

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:
  • Smoking
  • Second-hand smoke
  • Family history of lung cancer
  • High levels of air pollution
  • Radiation therapy to the chest
  • Radon gas
  • Asbestos
  • High levels of arsenic in drinking water
  • Occupational exposure to chemical carcinogens
  • Previous lung disease
  • Indoor burning of coal
  • Weakened immune system
  • Lupus
  • Pre-existing scars
  • Pre-existing wounds
  • Inflammation 

Less Common Risk Factors

• Less common risk factors in the development of adenocarcinoma of the lung include:
  • 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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