‘cancer’ which is still the number one cause of death for Thai people and with air pollution Including dust, smoke, especially pollution from dust particles or known as PM2.5 which is the cause that causeslung canceramong non-smokers Such a problem that has been chronic for a long time has caused anxiety to many people.
AstraZeneca (Thailand) Company Ltd. and The Lung Ambition Alliance (LAA) disseminate knowledge. by example Health Archives Report Ministry of Public Health It was found that Thailand has a consistently high incidence of cancer. Estimated from the number of patientscancerMore than 100,000 new revenue per year which has severe symptoms to the point of death, nearly one hundred thousand cases as well
Lung cancer is the second leading cause of death for Thai people (second in men after liver and gallbladder cancer). and ranked number 1 in women) in the past year There were about 14,586 deaths or 40 people per day.
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Cause lung cancer risk
According to the research results, it shows that There are several everyday factors that increase lung cancer risk, including smoking or being in close contact with smokers. Working with exposure to various forms of asbestos and transmission through heredity, etc.
while other causes such as air pollution such as dust particles less than 2.5 microns in size or PM2.5 is becoming more serious and becoming one of the leading causes of lung cancer which at present Thailand has recorded over 71,184 deaths from PM2.5 (third highest in ASEAN after Indonesia and Vietnam).
even though the crisis PM2.5 dust Will be elevated to solve the problem as a national agenda. because it is a chronic problem and continues to occur every year And it seems to be increasing more and more violence, causing over the years, there are scholars, including medical professionals. Many come out to provide knowledge and understanding of PM2.5 as well as warning. and suggest ways to solve problems But because such problems take time to resolve, so people should have information and knowledge to prepare and plan to take care of themselves together.
PM 2.5 dust is considered a carcinogen with a small molecule size of only 2.5 microns, which is invisible to the naked eye. And can float into the trachea to the lungs without us being aware. resulting in lung inflammation Such causes not only affect health in the short term, such as burning eyes, burning nose, irritated eyes, or aggravating allergies. But if receiving PM2.5 dust in large quantities and continuously Will have a long-term effect on cardiovascular disease
New data from the study was also published at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) International Conference in September 2022.PM 2.5 dust It has been associated with an increased risk of EGFR and KRAS gene mutations in respiratory cells leading to the development oflung cancercan
for many reasons and factors This makes it difficult for the general public to recognize and distinguish whether they are facing a disease or not. Therefore, avoiding pollution, dust, smoke and regularly checking the body. including lung cancer screening Therefore, it is important that it should not be overlooked either by the general public or at risk groups.
4 main stages of lung cancer
There are 4 main stages of lung cancer. Most patients are found in stage 4, which is the final stage or in a state where the disease has spread. As a result, the treatment does not work as well as it should. This leads to the use of AI innovations in conjunction with the verification of the results from radiology to screen for lung cancer in the early stages. which can increase the capability and potential of the examination results so that patients receive timely and on-the-spot treatment
“Compared to the results of treatment, it was found that if lung cancer was found in the early stages, the chance of survival in 5 years was as high as 92 percent, while if found in stage 4, there was only a 10 percent chance of survival. It can be seen that ” Cancer, know early, can be cured. can make the patient enter the treatment process quickly leading to good treatment results and increasing the chances of survival.”
Therefore, even though we cannot avoid external factors Like dust pollution, PM2.5 can get a hundred percent But taking care of yourself on a regular basis by not smoking Avoid and be careful doing activities in the open when the dust is dense. Keep doors and windows closed while inside the building. Notice the symptoms of risk groups around you. Always check the body regularly or when symptoms fall into the category. It is something that everyone can do to reduce the potential risks.
