Rina Prasad Rina Prasad Asked 4 months ago

What percent of lung cancer is attributed to smoking?

My father used to smoke a lot and he's worried about lung cancer now. I'm trying to gather some information for him. What percentage of lung cancer cases are actually caused by smoking?

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Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago
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As someone who has to be very careful with my health due to diabetes, seeing numbers like this for smoking and lung cancer is a strong reminder. It's about making conscious choices for a healthy life. We have to watch what we eat, our sugar levels, and also avoid harmful habits like smoking completely.

Prakash Reddy Prakash Reddy Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

This is a very serious statistic. I've seen firsthand how detrimental smoking can be to health. If anyone has concerns about their lung health, especially if they are or were a smoker, please do not delay seeing a doctor. Early detection and quitting are the best things you can do for yourself. Don't wait for complications.

Deepa Jain Deepa Jain Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

That's a very high percentage, it really highlights how damaging smoking is. For those of us already dealing with chronic conditions like PCOS, adding smoking to the mix would be incredibly risky. It's about being responsible and making choices that support our health, not degrade it. So much can be prevented by avoiding these habits.

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Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

It's a huge percentage. This really shows how strongly smoking is linked to lung cancer. It's not a secret anymore, everyone knows it's bad. The best way to reduce risk is to simply not smoke, or quit if you do. No rocket science there.

Vijay Singh Vijay Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Haan, it's a very significant portion, bhai. It’s one of those things where the data is just too clear. If you or someone you know smokes, gently encourage them to stop. It's one of the biggest favors they can do for their body. We want everyone to stay healthy and strong.

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Smita Joshi Smita Joshi Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Aiyo, it's such a high number ho na? This is why doctors always say stay away from beedi-cigarette. My neighbour, his father, he got very sick because of smoking. It's not good at all. We should take care of our lungs, they are very important.

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