Lung Cancer's Shifting Profile: India's Rising Crisis Among Non-Smokers and Young Adults

World Lung Cancer Day 2026 exposed a stark reality: lung cancer is no longer a smoker's disease. Leading oncologists are reporting a surge in cases among young adults, women, and lifelong non-smokers, fundamentally rewriting the risk profile of India's top cancer killer. This isn't a global trend — it's an Indian emergency, with state-level data painting a grim picture of how agricultural policy and healthcare gaps are colliding.

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