The Brief
- A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains has been linked to lung cancer among younger, non-smoking adults.
- Researchers focused on adults age 50 and younger.
- The study also found younger, non-smoking women had higher incidences of lung cancer than men.
SAN CARLOS, Calif. – It sounds highly counter-intuitive, but surprising new research has found that eating a healthy diet packed with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may lead to a greater risk of lung cancer among younger, non-smoking adults.
“Too many young people diagnosed with lung cancer are left asking, ‘how did this happen?’ especially when they have no known risk factors,” said Danielle Hicks, chief patient officer and co-interim CEO of San Carlos-based GO2 for Lung Cancer, which partnered in the research project.
The study was led by researchers from the University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and focused on adults 50 and younger.…