4pm News Network: In view of the continued rise in pollution in the country’s capital, Delhi, the situation seems to be worsening. AQI has crossed 400 in and around Delhi. In such a situation, this increasing pollution is deteriorating the health of the people. Due to pollution, people suffer from diseases like asthma, bronchitis and COPD. Lung cancer patients are at greater risk due to this deterioration of the air. The condition of patients suffering from this disease worsens due to pollution. The risk of death due to pollution also increases by 30 percent.
Revealed in this study
Cancer is one of these serious diseases, which is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. There are many types of cancer. Cancer that occurs in different parts of the body is known by the same name. Lung cancer is a type of serious disease that occurs in the lungs.
According to a study in the medical journal The Lancet, air pollution can increase the mortality rate in lung cancer patients by 20 to 30%. This has been revealed in studies conducted in cancer patients and an increase in AQI in many countries.
Research has shown that pollution further increases the incidence of cancer. This cancer also affects the immune system of patients. Due to this, the condition of cancer patients worsens. PM 2.5 and PM 10 particles present in pollution increase the risk of lung cancer.
- These small particles present in pollution enter the lungs and further deteriorate the capacity of the lungs.
- The lungs of lung cancer patients are already damaged due to cancer, while if pollution increases, it worsens the condition of cancer patients.
protect yourself like this
- Wear a mask to avoid air pollution.
- Make sure you use an air purifier at home.
- In such a situation, take your medicines on time.
- Eat a healthy diet.
- Avoid smoking.
