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My grandfather died of lung cancer because of smoking, and smoked around us a lot. what is the probability of geting one of us cancer?
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Higher: People who were exposed constantly to second hand smoking will have higher incidence of lung cancer than those who never got exposed.To smoking.
Answered 6/23/2020
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Risk is increased.: Many studies have shown that second hand smoke contains more carcinogens then what the primary smoker inhales. Thus continued, significant exposure to second hand smoke will increase your probability of developing lung cancer. However, remember, just because the risk is increased does not mean you are destined to develop lung cancer. Do not smoke and decrease exposure to second hand smoke!
Answered 5/23/2012
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Unknown: There is a risk of cancer and lung disease from 2nd hand smoke but the exact risk is not really known. The best protection is not to smoke yourself!
Answered 7/2/2015
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Low if...: ...You are a non smoker. However living with a smoker can increase the risk of lung cancer by 20-30%.
Answered 6/30/2012
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