To raise awareness about lung cancer and its prevention, a lung capacity test event was held recently at NIFT, Delhi.
Many students turned up to get their lung capacity tested and learn more about the importance of maintaining healthy lungs.
The initiative was taken by Onco, a leading cancer care and treatment organization.
Rashie Jain, co-founder, and CEO at Onco said, “Lung cancer is among the top 3 most common cancers in India and unfortunately it gets diagnosed at later stages in our country which severely impacts treatment outcomes. Our hope from events like these is that we sensitise more youth in our country about lung cancer and encourage them to take measures to improve their health.”
Exposure to cancer-causing agents, especially those found in tobacco smoke is one of the major causes. Asbestos, air pollution, and certain genetic mutations are also associated with an increased risk of developing lung cancer.
There is a lack of awareness about the disease and its causes among Indian citizens, especially the younger generation.
NIFT students enthusiastically checked their lung capacity with a test called Spirometry. Around 150 students took part in the event.
