From July-September, the days are warm (avg. high 78Â° F/25Â° C) with blissfully low humidity. Rain is rare and the evenings are long: The sun doesnât set until around 9 p.m. in June and July. What to pack: Summer attire; light jacket for cooler evenings.
Research has found several risk factors that may increase your chances of getting lung cancer. Smoking. Cigarette smoking is the number one risk factor for lung cancer. In the United States, cigarette smoking is linked to about 80% to 90% of lung cancers. Using other tobacco products such as cigars or pipes also increases the risk for lung cancer. Tobacco smoke is a toxic mix of more than 7,000 chemicals.
While smoking is the top cause of lung cancer, it is not the only risk factor. Breathing in secondhand smoke at home or at work also appears to raise your risk. People who are married to smokers are 20% to 30% more likely to develop lung cancer than the spouses of nonsmokers.