CSMC pushes for more awareness on lung health

by The Manila Times

Jan 05, 2023 12:17 am

LUNG cancer is the second most prevalent cancer in the Philippines, bringing about nearly 17,000 fatalities among Filipinos in 2020. This is likely due to the very large smoking population — 28 percent or 17.3 million Filipinos over 15 years old are smokers.

According to the Philippine Cancer Society, lung cancer does not stay contained to the lungs.

Dr. Percival Pangilinan CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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