From Nashville, Tenn.: Lung cancer is often linked to smoking, but it can also affect nonsmokers. Doctors warn that people who have never smoked can still be at risk of developing the disease.

According to a medical expert, about 10% of new lung cancer cases occur in nonsmokers. This translates to a significant number of cases, given that there are roughly 250,000 new diagnoses each year.

Further information on the hidden causes of lung cancer in nonsmokers is available from the source, including insights from Dr. Otis Rickman, an interventional pulmonologist. Readers can consult the original report for more details on this important health issue.