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There is no specific way to avoid lung cancer, but there are certain risk factors that you can avoid to reduce the probability of developing lung cancer. The American Cancer Society describes excessive exposure to tobacco smoke and secondhand smoke as major contributors to the ever-growing cases of lung cancer. Other listed risk factors are exposure to diesel exhaust, asbestos, radon, radioactive elements, and inhaled chemicals such as arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, silica, vinyl chloride, nickel compounds, chromium compounds, coal products, mustard gas, and chloromethyl ethers etc.
Besides this, a few published studies have shown that people who smoke and take beta-carotene supplements are at a greater risk of developing lung cancer later in life. There are also some risk factors of lung cancer that you cannot change. These include air pollution, family history or previous radiation therapy to the lungs.
A study has shown that eating a healthy diet has a preventive effect on lung cancer. This study recommends high intake of vegetables, fruits, fish and soy as they can reduce lung cancer risk, while red meat and processed meat might have the opposite effect. On further exploration of the effect of diet on lung cancer risk, we found a study that recommends a Mediterranean diet high in fruits, vegetables and grains and low in meats and sweets to reduce your risk of lung cancer.
In conclusion, the best you can do to prevent lung cancer is avoid exposure to chemicals or pollutants and live a healthy life.
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