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Hong Kong women face rising lung cancer rates despite lower smoking

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Lung cancer rates among women in Hong Kong have increased by 20% over the last two decades, despite lower smoking rates compared to men. Experts suggest genetic predispositions and exposure to cooking fumes in poorly ventilated kitchens as significant contributing factors. This trend has led to increased calls for broader screening programs to detect the disease earlier. AI

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Hong Kong women face rising lung cancer rates despite lower smoking

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Elizabeth Cheung ·

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    In the second of a six-part Health Matters wellness series on cancer in Hong Kong, Elizabeth Cheung examines the rise of lung cancer among women, the risk factors beyond smoking and growing calls for earlier detection. Rates of new lung cancer cases among Hong Kong women have ris…

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