Fruit/Veg Diet Linked to Lung Cancer in Non‑Smokers
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- USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center presented a study linking high fruit, veg, and whole‑grain intake to increased lung‑cancer risk in non‑smokers under 50.
- Dr. Jorge Nieva suggests pesticide residues on conventionally grown produce may be the hidden environmental factor driving this risk.
- American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting served as the venue where the findings were unveiled.
- Young women under 50 who don’t smoke are diagnosed with lung cancer more often than men and tend to consume more “healthy” foods.
- Pesticide exposure in agriculture is known to elevate lung‑cancer rates among workers, supporting the hypothesis.
Why it matters: Young non‑smokers under 50 face higher lung cancer risk, prompting urgent need to evaluate pesticide exposure.
