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What are the lead causes of lung cancer (aside from smoking)?
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Environmental: Plenty of stuff in the air which can lead to lung cancer, depending on the level and length of exposure. Also, radiation, radon gas, and asbestos are implicated.
Answered 1/2/2015
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