Check the ultrafine dust forecast every day and prepare a health mask
“Non-smokers living in areas with high levels of fine dust are more likely to get lung cancer than smokers living in areas with low levels of fine dust.”
A paper published in the international journal Nature on the 5th tells how terrifying fine dust-ultra-fine dust is. These days, when we are attacked by fine dust almost every day, we are keenly aware of the importance of lung health. Learn more about how to deal with fine dust.
◆ Lung cancer risk… Non-smokers in areas with high fine dust > Smokers in areas with low fine dust
There are increasing cases of lung cancer in people who have never smoked in their lives. For women, cooking smoke, secondhand smoke, and air pollution are mentioned, but it is not clear. The principle that air pollution such as ultrafine dust causes lung cancer has been revealed. It is said that air pollution creates lung cancer-causing gene mutations that create inflammation and worsen lung cancer. On the 5th, a paper was published in the international journal Nature, which analyzed the risk of exposure to fine dust in 32,957 lung cancer patients from four countries, including Korea, Taiwan, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
As a result, the more exposure to ultrafine dust (PM2.5), the higher the incidence of lung cancer caused by mutations in the epidermal growth factor (EGFR) gene, one of the causes of lung cancer. Among lung cancer patients who were highly exposed to PM2.5, 73% developed lung cancer due to EGFR gene mutation. Among patients with low exposure, about 40% of lung cancer patients were caused by mutations in the EGFR gene. Non-smokers living in areas with high levels of fine dust were more likely to develop lung cancer than smokers living in areas with low levels of fine dust.
◆ It is more harmful than a lifetime of smoking… Very scary ultrafine dust
The results of this study are shocking to Koreans who suffer from ultrafine dust almost every day. It is surprising that non-smokers in fine dust have a higher risk of lung cancer than smokers who have smoked cigarettes for their entire lives. It is an era where you have to wear a mask even in the mountains with good air due to the attack of ultrafine dust all year round. At present, air pollution such as fine dust seems unlikely to be resolved in a short period of time. It is not easy to find a way to clear the sky as Chinese and domestic causes are mixed.
◆ Check the ultrafine dust forecast every day… Prepare a health mask
Despite the ultrafine dust forecast saying that the risk of Corona 19 has decreased, there are not a few people who take off their masks. Like the weather forecast, you should check the ultrafine dust forecast every day. It is always good to prepare a health mask and reduce outdoor activities when fine dust is bad. Drinking plenty of water and eating antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables often helps boost immunity.
◆ Foods that are helpful for lung health… Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Roasted Pumpkins, Apples, etc.
The orange-colored beta-carotene in sweet potatoes increases lung function and is effective in reducing carcinogens in the body. There is a research result that the carcinogenic inhibition rate of sweet potato ranked first among 82 vegetables. Carrots and old pumpkins are also high in beta-carotene. Spinach has the highest amount of beta-carotene among vegetables. However, there are reports that beta-carotene is rather bad for the lungs when smokers consume a lot in supplement form. The quercetin component in apples also strengthens lung function and protects the lungs from air pollution.
Let’s take a look at the results of the above study once again. – “Non-smokers living in areas with high levels of fine dust were more likely to develop lung cancer than smokers living in areas with low levels of fine dust.”
