"Surprising Rise of Lung Cancer in Non-Smoking Asian American Women Sparks Research"
Lung cancer rates are increasing among nonsmoking Asian American women, with more than 50% of cases occurring in never-smokers. Scientists are baffled by this trend and are conducting research to understand the risk factors, including exposure to cooking oil fumes, secondhand smoke, and air pollution. Studies at the University of California, San Francisco and New York University are investigating why Asian American women are at high risk and the effectiveness of lung cancer screening for this population. The findings suggest that screening in this group is crucial, but more research is needed to reform screening guidelines and address the disparities among Asian American women.