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Do children develop lung cancer with an unknown cause or a cause other than second hand smoke?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Not common: There are rare things that happen, but the common is smoking or exposure.

Dr Mumneh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/5/2013

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