title: [Epidemiology of tumors of the lung].
abstract: Examination of tumour epidemiology shows that among all cancers, lung cancer is the one growing most rapidly. Oncogenous substances are examined, particularly tobacco and atmospheric pollutants in general; the oncogenous action of silica is also interesting. Lung cancer is growing particularly in the female sex, a fact which is correlated with the increase of women smokers and the use of oestroprogestinics.
mesh_terms: D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality; D008297:Male; D012737:Sex Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000150:complications; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D000393:Air Pollutants
vernacular_title: Epidemiologia dei tumori del polmone.