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Paul P. How do genetic factors influence lung cancer risk in smokers and non-smokers? Practitioner September 2022;266(1861):9-9

How do genetic factors influence lung cancer risk in smokers and non-smokers?

26 Sep 2022Registered users

The presence of genetic risk factors significantly increases the probability of developing lung cancer in smokers, particularly heavy smokers. However, even with a high genetic risk for lung cancer, individuals who never smoke do not have a significantly increased risk of developing the condition, a prospective cohort study has found. 

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