Lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of lung cancer as AQI dips to 'severe'
Never smoke or quit smoking if you do. Even if you've smoked for many years, quitting can still lower your risk. Secondhand smoke is just as harmful as smoking, so it's important to avoid it as much as possible. If you live with a smoker, ask them to quit or smoke outside.
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A diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains can help protect your cells from damage that can lead to cancer.
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Exercise helps to keep your body healthy and may also help to lower your risk of lung cancer.
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The association between lung cancer and exposure to the sun is an often neglected fact. Reducing exposure to sunburns reduces the long-term risk of lung cancer. Simple summons from our mothers from a young age like avoiding the midday sun, applying adequate sunscreen while stepping outdoors in the sunlight or steering clear of tanning beds and sun lamps, go a long way.