Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 3, Number 7, 1 July 1986 — Lung Cancer Rate Among Whites Drops [ARTICLE]
Lung Cancer Rate Among Whites Drops
For the first time in half a century, the incidence of lung cancer has dropped significantly for white men in the U.S. The dramatic decrease in new lung cancer cases in white men was attributed for the most part to a sharp decrease in smoking that began more than two decades ago. "This proves that people ean successfully reduce their cancer risk by quitting smoking or not taking up the habit," said Dr. Vincent DeVita Jr., director of the National Cancer Institute whieh issued the report. By the same token, a six percent rise in lung cancer among women was attributed to increased smoking by young women. For further information on this report or a Quit Smoking kit, eall the Hawaii Cancer Information Serviee at 524-1234. 'A'oe loa i ka noha wale. Nothing is gained by idleness. — Maiy Kawena Pukui.