Lung cancer rates rising in India, especially among women: Study
A new study warns that lung cancer rates are rising fast in India, with the sharpest increases expected in the coming years—especially for women and those living in the North-East.
Even places with lower tobacco use, like Srinagar and parts of Kerala, are seeing higher rates.
Shifting types of lung cancer
Researchers found that many lung cancer cases in women who don't smoke are linked to poor air quality and indoor pollution from things like biomass fuels.
The types of lung cancer are also shifting, with adenocarcinoma now most common among women in cities like Bengaluru.
Clean air matters for long-term health
The findings highlight how lung cancer isn't just a smoker's disease anymore—air pollution and home environments play a big role too.
For younger people, it's a reminder that clean air really does matter for long-term health.