Here is a quick mnemonic/memory aid “LUNG CANCER“ to remember about the Risk Factors For Lung Cancer
Mnemonic : LUNG CANCER
L – L Smoking (Tobacco)
U – Uranium exposure
N – Nitrosamines (chemicals in tobacco and certain foods)
G – Genetics (Family history)
C – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
A – Asbestos exposure
N – Nickel exposure
C – Cadmium exposure
E – Environmental factors (such as air pollution)
R – Radon gas exposure
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