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Poor lung health has become increasingly prevalent due to rising air pollution, sedentary lifestyles, and smoking. Urban areas face elevated levels of particulate matter and pollutants that worsen respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic bronchitis. Modern habits such as prolonged sitting and unhealthy diets contribute to diminished lung function and…

Lung cancer remains one of the most prevalent cancers globally and is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. The primary risk factor for this disease is tobacco smoking, with current estimates indicating that smoking is linked to approximately 80% of lung cancer fatalities.

A spate of violence has marked the Kanwar Yatra in Uttar Pradesh, with incidents of assault flaring up along the route, and no arrests in most cases. 

The researchers caution that the effect of agricultural pesticide usage is comparable in magnitude to the effect of smoking.