In a collaborative study between the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute, scientists found that younger women — previously at lower risk — are now at greater risk of getting lung cancer than younger men.

The leading causes of lung cancer in younger women are cigarette smoking, smog, and marijuana. Cigarette smoking is the largest contributing factor, accounting for about 80 percent of lung cancer deaths each year.

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Citation:
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/why-more-women-are-getting-lung-cancer