Lung cancer surges among non-smoking women in South India: Study

Lung cancer among non-smoking South Indian women is rising, with Thiruvananthapuram recording the fastest growth at 6.7% annually. Study published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research highlights adenocarcinoma as the dominant subtype, driven by air pollution, biomass fuel smoke, and passive smoking. Researchers warn of an invisible epidemic, urging stronger data, diagnostics, and prevention.