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Lung cancer cases surge by 50% in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has reported a 50% increase in lung cancer cases since 2010, affecting both men and women. Experts warn that factors like smoking, second-hand smoke, and air pollution contribute to the rise, particularly among non-smokers.
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- Lung cancer cases in Sri Lanka have increased by around 50% since 2010, with health experts warning of a growing trend among both men and women.12
- Consultant Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Saman Iddagoda presented these findings at a media briefing held at the Health Promotion Bureau in Colombo on November 5.3
- The analysis covered data from the National Hospital for Respiratory Diseases and the National Cancer Control Programme, revealing an approximately 50% rise in lung cancer cases among both males and females.12
- Lung cancer has become one of the leading cancers among men and is also entering the top ten most common cancers among women.123
- The trend is particularly concerning for non-smokers, especially women who have never smoked.123
- Approximately 90% of lung cancer cases are associated with smoking, but exposure to second-hand smoke and air pollution also pose significant risks.23
1 Ada Derana · 2 Hiru News - English · 3 Lanka News Web