Rising KashmirRising KashmirRising Kashmir
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Search

Archives

  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022

Categories

  • Anchor
  • Breaking
  • Business
  • City
  • Developing Story
  • Editorial
  • Education
  • Features
  • Health
  • Interview
  • Jammu
  • Jammu and Kashmir News
  • Kashmir
  • Kashmir Tourism
  • Kath Bath
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Top Stories
  • Trending
  • Uncategorized
  • Video
  • Viewpoint
  • World
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Around 80 percent of lung cancers due to smoking: Doctors
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Search
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Follow US
© 2024. All Rights Reserved.
Rising Kashmir > Blog > Breaking > Around 80 percent of lung cancers due to smoking: Doctors
Breaking

Around 80 percent of lung cancers due to smoking: Doctors

Agencies
Last updated: August 1, 2024 10:27 pm
Agencies
Published: August 1, 2024
Share
4 Min Read
SHARE

Lung cancer remains one of the most prevalent and deadly cancers worldwide, with approximately 80 percent of cases due to smoking.

Doctors who spoke to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that quitting smoking is the most effective way to reduce lung cancer cases in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). They added that deteriorating air quality is contributing to the rising incidence of the disease.

Dr Zahoor, a leading oncologist at SKIMS Soura, said that lung cancer has a very strong association with smoking. “It is the most common cancer globally and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. By quitting smoking, we can prevent more than 80 percent of lung cancers, thereby significantly reducing the cancer burden and related deaths,” he said.

Dr Zahoor added that lung cancer continues to be a major concern worldwide in terms of incidence and mortality. “Smoking cessation can have a long-lasting and meaningful impact on reducing its incidence rate and associated mortality,” he explained. He said all necessary modalities for evaluating and treating lung cancer are available within the UT.

Dr Sheikh Aijaz, another prominent oncologist in Kashmir, said that lung cancer is currently one of the leading causes of death but is preventable and treatable. “New insights into molecular mechanisms and interventions offer hope to the oncological community,” he said, adding that despite advancements, the importance of eliminating smoking remains critical.

Doctors said that while lung cancer is predominantly caused by smoking—affecting 90 percent of smokers—tobacco products are still widely accessible. This raises concerns about effectively reducing smoking rates. They explained that the risk of developing cancer decreases when smokers quit, though some risks remain.

Poor air quality is also a factor for non-smokers, contributing to the increasing incidence of lung cancer, they said.

The main causes of lung cancer, according to doctors, include smoking, secondhand smoke, radon exposure, asbestos exposure, air pollution, and genetic factors. Symptoms to watch for include a persistent cough that worsens over time, chest pain, shortness of breath, unexplained weight loss, coughing up blood, hoarseness, and frequent lung infections such as pneumonia or bronchitis.

Doctors recommend lifestyle changes and risk mitigation strategies to prevent lung cancer. These include quitting smoking, avoiding secondhand smoke, testing for radon, ensuring occupational safety, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and screening high-risk individuals.

It is noteworthy that the prevalence of smoking tobacco in J&K is 20.8 percent, the sixth highest in India, following Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Mizoram.

According to National Health Survey figures, tobacco use varies by district: Kupwara 56%, Shopian 52%, Anantnag and Bandipora 49% each, Budgam 48%, Pulwama 44%, Ganderbal 42%, Baramulla and Kulgam 41% each, and Srinagar 38%. GATS 2 data indicates that 35.2% of men, 5.1% of women, and 20.8% of all adults in J&K smoke tobacco—(KNO)

Mohammad Shahid Saleem assumes charge as Deputy Commissioner, Shopian
Kashmir reports 04 fresh Covid-19 cases, Jammu none
India, Australia cooperating to build better world: PM Anthony Albanese
Israel confirms killing of Hezbollah executive council head Hashem Safieddine, presumed successor of Nasrallah
A day before her wedding, Kupwara Bride loses home to shelling

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Copy Link Print
Previous Article Distt Admin Srinagar issues advisory in view of inclement weather
Next Article DIPR organizes successful day-long J&K Film Conclave at SKICC
Leave a Comment Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

1MFollowersLike
262kFollowersFollow
InstagramFollow
234kSubscribersSubscribe
Google NewsFollow

Latest News

Hyderpora underpass turns into cab stand, sparks safety concerns
City
May 26, 2025
Bear-Proof Corral unveiled to tackle human-wildlife conflict in Drass
Kashmir
May 26, 2025
SACPPE holds session to safeguard children from unexploded shells in Uri
Kashmir
May 26, 2025
‘Prem Visheshagya’ brings laughter to Natrangs’ Sunday theatre
Jammu
May 26, 2025

Recent Posts

  • Hyderpora underpass turns into cab stand, sparks safety concerns
  • Bear-Proof Corral unveiled to tackle human-wildlife conflict in Drass
  • SACPPE holds session to safeguard children from unexploded shells in Uri
  • ‘Prem Visheshagya’ brings laughter to Natrangs’ Sunday theatre
  • Admin spreads awareness on drug abuse in Sgr

Recent Comments

  1. SavePlus on AI and Behavioural Analytics in Gaming: Making the World of Gaming Better
  2. Parul on Govt acknowledges faulty streetlights on Narbal-Tangmarg road
  3. dr gora on Women Veterinarians and the Goal of Viksit Bharat
  4. jalwa game login on National Education Policy 2020: Transforming India’s Educational System
  5. Virender Bhat on Pahalgam Attack: A War on Humanity, Peace, and Kashmiriyat

Contact Us

Flat No 7,Press Enclave, Srinagar, 190001
0194 2477887
9971795706
[email protected]
[email protected]

Quick Link

  • E-Paper
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

Top Categories

Stay Connected

1.06MLike
262.5kFollow
InstagramFollow
234.3kSubscribe
WhatsAppFollow
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Follow US
© 2025. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?