November is Lung Cancer Awareness month — and with good reason. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death and the second most common cause of cancer among both men and women in the United States.

While not smoking will drastically cut your risk of getting lung cancer (90% of lung cancers are linked to smoking), there are additional things you can do to protect yourself.

  • Avoid second-hand smoke. Second-hand smoke is nearly as bad for you as being a smoker.
  • Get your home tested for radon. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Radon is an odorless and tasteless naturally occurring gas that comes from rocks and dirt that can get trapped in homes and buildings.
  • Above all else, don’t smoke. If you do, consider quitting — there are places you can go to get support, and medicines available to help you.

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