Smoking is down but why are more Hong Kong women getting lung cancer?

Lung cancer rates among Hong Kong women have increased by 20 percent over the past two decades, despite lower smoking rates compared to men. This trend, identified in a South China Morning Post review, has led to calls for earlier detection and citywide screenings. Experts suggest that factors beyond smoking, such as genetic predisposition and exposure to cooking fumes in poorly ventilated areas, contribute to this rise in the city's deadliest cancer. While smoking remains the primary cause, these other risk factors are being examined to understand the increasing incidence among women.