Smoking is responsible for approximately 85% of lung cancer cases worldwide
Tobacco Products are a Global Pediatric concern Tobacco and nicotine product use, along with exposure to second-hand smoke, are becoming increasingly serious and have posed an ever-growing global pediatric threat Tobacco use among children and adolescents is associated with an increased probability of tobacco addiction, reduced lung function, impaired lung growth during childhood and adolescence, increased incidence of asthma, subclinical atherosclerosis, mental health disorders (anxiety, depression), and developmental disorders (ADHD and behavioral disorders) in adolescents
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The condition is largely preventable with a healthy lifestyle, and timely treatment
Please consult with your health care provider about additional steps you may be able to take to protect yourself. While young adults are at a lower risk, there are health risk factors that can lead to susceptibility to the virus, including smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke