Lung Cancer Is The Top Cancer Killer Of Women In Developed Nations

Statistics show that more people in the United States die from lung cancer than any other type.

Oftentimes, this health issue can be prevented. Smoking greatly increases the risk of lung cancer and other related health issues. Now, new research shows that lung cancer is also a top killer among women in developed countries.

"We're seeing the deaths now" Lindsey Torre of the American Cancer Society, said via Fox News. Torre noted a growing number of women smoking within in the last three decades based on the new numbers from the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

The American Cancer Society conducted a study in collaboration with the International Agency for Research on Cancer that was based on the 2012 data on cancer cases from 184 countries.

The study revealed an estimated 14.1 million new cancer cases and 8.2 million cancer deaths in 2012 worldwide.

"Developing countries account for 57 percent of cancer cases and 65 percent of cancer deaths," Torre added.

In developed countries, lung cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women and has been this way since the 1980s, respectively. In less developed nations, women are more likely to die from breast cancer, while men are more frequently dealing with complications from prostate cancer.

Smoking related lung cancer and many other health issues are oftentimes preventable. If you or someone you know can't quit smoking, it's never too late to get help. Talk to your doctor about the right treatment.

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