Lung cancer is a significant health concern in India, representing 14.3% of all new cancer cases and standing as the second most common type of cancer. It is also the leading cause of cancer-related mortality among Indian men. The National Cancer Registry Programme (NCRP) 2020 report underscores the gravity of the situation, identifying lung and upper aerodigestive tract malignancies as the most prevalent cancer types in Indian men.
Smoking and lung cancer: A direct correlation