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A type of cancer that occurs in the lungs is lung cancer. Two spongy organs in your chest are your lungs that take in oxygen as you inhale and release carbon dioxide as you exhale. The main cause of cancer deaths worldwide is lung cancer. People who smoke have the highest chance of lung cancer, but people who don't smoke can still get lung cancer. With the amount of time and number of cigarettes you have smoked, the risk of lung cancer increases. You will greatly lower the risk of contracting lung cancer if you quit smoking, even after smoking for several years. Lung cancers can affect almost any part of the lung, but 90-95% of lung cancers are caused by epithelial cells, cells that line the larger and smaller airways (bronchi and bronchioles), which is why lung cancers are often referred to as bronchogenic or bronchogenic cancers. (Another word for cancer is carcinoma.) Cancers can also arise from pleura (called mesotheliomas) or rarely from supporting tissues such as blood vessel...

When we think about pollution a distinct picture is painted in our minds. A large grey cloud of poisonous gases outside our homes causing various problems for human beings. But the pollution is not limited to just outside our homes, offices, and schools. Did you know that the air inside our homes is much dirtier than the air outside? As we spend most of our time inside our homes or offices, it is important that we know about the harmful air present inside our safe zones. There are common elements that cause indoor pollution which we should be aware of. These are as follows: Dust The most common cause that makes the air inside our homes dirtier than outside air is the dust present inside. It can trigger respiratory allergies of people who suffer from it. Insecticides and Pesticides These vapors contain harmful chemicals that are toxic and can lead to cancerous growth in the body. Chlorine Products These products can cause irritations on the skin, hair and even cause dam...