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Why don't all smokers get lung cancer?

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Multiple factors: Nonsmokers as well as smokers can develop lung cancer, a disorder that involves genetic and other factors. Smoking is a major contributing cause but other mechanisms come into play such a genetic predisposition.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/8/2017

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