Rise of lung cancer among non-smoking women in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh raises health concern

Lung cancer cases among non-smoking women in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are on the rise, raising health concerns. Public health experts attribute this trend to environmental pollution, household exposure, and genetic susceptibility. Studies show that Hyderabad has one of the highest incidence rates of lung cancer among non-smoking women. The trend is not limited to these states, but is unfolding across all South Indian states, with women bearing a disproportionate share of the burden.