Record #:

43919

Author(s):

Johnson, Courtney E.

Abstract:

In light of November being Lung Cancer Awareness month this article highlights the importance of lung cancer awareness and education. This article advises everyone to learn more about the risk factors that can lead to lung cancer. The North Carolina Radon Program through the NCDHHS is making great efforts to educate people on other causes to lung cancer other than smoking such as exposure to higher levels of radon. The article also discusses the many smoking cessation resources available to individuals in North Carolina such as the NC Quit Line. Lung Cancer screening is also mentioned as a major way to determine lung health or lung issues for those who smoke or were smokers in the past.

Source:

Welcome to Tarboro & Homes Magazine (F 264 T3 W4), Vol. Issue , November 2022, p23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lung cancer; Smoking; Lung Cancer Screening