Cancer Res Treat.  2003 Apr;35(2):90-95.

Passive Smoking and Lung Cancer

• Bin H
• Lee JS

Abstract

Passive smoking is an important risk factor for lung cancer and its impact might be more significant than generally appreciated in Korea. We reviewed the literatures that support the biologic plausibility of Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) causing lung cancer and summarized epidemiological evidences. Because ETS exposure is a preventable risk factor, more social efforts should be directed to reduce ETS exposure.

Keyword

Passive smoking; Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS); Lung neoplasm

MeSH Terms

Korea
Lung Neoplasms*
Lung*
Risk Factors
Smoke
Tobacco
Tobacco Smoke Pollution*
Smoke
Tobacco Smoke Pollution