Eating fruits and veg can increase chance of lung cancer according to new study
Dexerto • • health
Key Points:
- A study presented by the University of Southern California highlights a potential link between healthier diets and increased lung cancer risk in younger non-smokers, particularly women under 50.
- Researchers found that younger non-smokers with lung cancer reported higher Healthy Eating Index scores and greater consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains than the general population.
- The study suggests pesticide exposure from conventionally grown produce as a possible contributing factor, citing higher pesticide residues in these foods and lung cancer rates among agricultural workers.
- Pesticide exposure was estimated based on existing residue data rather than direct measurement, with plans for future testing using biological samples to clarify potential links.
- The findings underscore a rising trend of lung cancer in younger non-smoking adults and highlight the need to investigate modifiable environmental risk factors beyond smoking.
