Lung Cancer Preventative Measures
Filed under Health News by Paul on November 9th, 2011
Related: american lung association, lung cancer
Related: american lung association, lung cancer
No one deserves lung cancer. Lung Cancer is a tragic disease that affects approximately 373,489 Americans who are living with the terrible disease. With more than 221,000 new cases diagnosed in 2011, lung cancer remains the leading cancer killer for both men and women in the United States.
November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month and the American Lung Association has released the following preventative peasures to help you minimize the risk of Lung Cancer.
- If you are a smoker–stop smoking
Quitting smoking is the single most important thing smokers can do to enhance the length and quality of their lives. The American Lung Association has many programs to help smokers quit for good. - If you don’t smoke, don’t start
Smoking causes lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and many other illnesses. When smoking is combined with another risk factor, such as radon exposure, the risk of lung cancer is even higher. - Avoid exposure to secondhand smoke
Make your home smoke-free. You will not only protect yourself, but your family too. Learn about your rights to a smoke-free environment at work and in public places. - Test your home for radon
One out of every 15 homes in the U.S. has a radon problem. You can test for radon with inexpensive, easy-to-use test kits sold at hardware stores. - Be aware of industrial compounds
If you are exposed to dust and fumes at work, ask your health and safety advisor about how you are being protected. - Help fight pollution
Contact local officials and work with others in your community to help clean up the air you and your family breathe.
Visit the American Lung Association website for more information.
Last Updated on November 9th, 2011
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