Doha, Qatar: In line with Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the Ministry of Public Health has highlighted the importance of raising awareness about risk factors associated with lung cancer, emphasising that prevention begins with knowledge and early action.

The ministry stated that smoking remains the leading risk factor and primary cause of lung cancer, while exposure to secondhand smoke can also increase the risk. Several environmental and occupational factors contribute to lung cancer risk, including exposure to asbestos, harmful metals such as arsenic, chromium, and cadmium, as well as radiation. Exposure to air pollution and diesel engine exhaust was also identified as a major concern.

The ministry pointed to family history and genetic factors as possible contributors, and noted that exposure to radon gas is the second leading risk factor for lung cancer after smoking.

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