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        "id": 1953503,
        "msgid": "repeated-smoke-exposure-can-increase-lung-cancer-risk-1788275059",
        "date": "2026-09-01 21:13:35",
        "title": "Repeated Smoke Exposure Can Increase Lung Cancer Risk",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Medical experts warn that prolonged exposure to high concentrations of smoke from forest fires, waste burning, and vehicle emissions significantly raises the risk of lung cancer and respiratory diseases. Dr Linda Masniari emphasises that fine particles can penetrate deep into the lungs, potentially leading to chronic conditions such as bronchitis and COPD.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - Dr Linda Masniari, a Pulmonologist and Thoracic\nOncology Subspecialist at MRCCC Siloam Semanggi, stated that exposure to\nsmoke in high concentrations and over long periods can increase the risk\nof lung disorders and lung cancer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf one is exposed for a long time, it can lead to lung cancer, as\none of the risk factors is forest and land fires,\u201d said Linda, when met\nfollowing the MR_CCC Siloam Semanggi Media Hospital Tour 2026 in Jakarta\non Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Linda noted that smoke exposure can originate from various sources,\nsuch as forest and land fires, waste burning, cigarette smoke, and motor\nvehicle emissions.<\/p>\n<p>According to her, exposure to high concentrations of smoke can also\ncause acute lung disorders.<\/p>\n<p>Linda cited the habit of burning waste in residential areas as\nsomething that should be avoided, as the resulting smoke can be a risk\nfactor for lung cancer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople in housing complexes or residential areas often burn rubbish;\nthat is also one of the triggers that can lead to lung cancer,\u201d she\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding smoke exposure caused by forest and land fires, Linda\nstated that wearing a mask can help reduce exposure, although it cannot\nprovide 100 per cent protection.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt cannot defend against it 100 per cent, but at the very least,\nthere is some reduction. If you want more protection, you should use the\ntype we used during COVID, the N95 mask,\u201d Linda remarked.<\/p>\n<p>She explained that very small smoke particles can enter the\nrespiratory tract and reach the deeper parts of the lungs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBecause smoke particles are smaller than 0.5 microns, they can enter\nthe lungs and settle in the alveoli,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Linda added that such exposure can contribute to lung disorders such\nas bronchitis and COPD, especially if it occurs repeatedly or over the\nlong term.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/repeated-smoke-exposure-can-increase-lung-cancer-risk-1788275059",
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