China is witnessing a significant increase in lung cancer cases among women, raising alarms among health experts and prompting a call for enhanced public awareness.
\"In the past, smoking was uncommon among Chinese women. In recent years, however, women have begun to view smoking as a fashion statement,\" said Dr. Qiao Youlin, deputy secretary general of the Cancer Foundation of China (CFC).
Dr. Qiao made these remarks during a meeting marking the 40th anniversary of the CFC, an organization dedicated to lung cancer awareness and advancements in treatment.
November is recognized globally as Lung Cancer Awareness Month, an initiative launched by the Global Lung Cancer Coalition in 2001, aimed at highlighting the importance of prevention, early detection, and research.
Dr. Qiao emphasized that early screening and robust tobacco control are two major strategies in preventing lung cancer at its early stages, potentially saving countless lives.
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Health Talk: Growing female lung cancer cases need public awareness
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