Besides Smoking, Here Are 4 Other Lung Cancer Risk Factors

In addition to smoking, there are also several other risk factors that can increase the potential for lung cancer, such as age, genetic factors, workplace, and lifestyle.

“Lung cancer is a disease that can be inherited,” said Elisna. So, if there is a family member — such as a parent or sibling who has lung cancer — your risk of developing the condition is also higher.

Not only that, personal medical history can also be the cause of your lung cancer.

Especially if you have had other lung diseases — such as tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This lung disease causes inflammation and scarring in the lungs.

As for the workplace, this is usually experienced by those who work such as building construction.

“So they unconsciously inhale harmful substances mixed with the inhaled air.”

Reporter: Lianna Leticia

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