From kitchen smoke to traffic fumes: Are Indians underestimating everyday lung cancer risks linked to air pollution?

Mint - Aug 19, 2026

Lung cancer in India is rising not just due to smoking but also from everyday air pollution. Doctors warn that kitchen smoke, traffic fumes and industrial dust can damage lung tissue, trigger inflammation and raise cancer risk. 

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