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Sunshine@piefed.ca to Public Health@mander.xyzEnglish · 13 days ago

Air pollution may contribute to development of lung cancer in never-smokers

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Air pollution may contribute to development of lung cancer in never-smokers

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Sunshine@piefed.ca to Public Health@mander.xyzEnglish · 13 days ago
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A new study reveals that air pollution, traditional herbal medicines and other environmental exposures are linked to genetic mutations that may contribute to the development of lung cancer in people with no or hardly any history of smoking.
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  • xombie21@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    13 days ago

    And here I thought that was common knowledge.

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    13 days ago

    Ya don’t say

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    Cool, so all I need to is start smoking and pollution is no longer an issue?

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      It’s not unlike iocane powder, so I’m good.

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