World Lung Cancer Day is observed every year on August 1 to raise awareness around the deadly disease and break stigma. 

• As per National Cancer Institute, lung and bronchus cancer are responsible for most deaths with 127,070 people expected to die from this cancer. 
• Lung cancer was estimated to be 1,03,371 cases in 2022 and it featured in the top five leading sites for both males and females.
• Lung cancer affects smokers the most and over 80% of people who get lung cancers smoke frequently. Second-hand smoke, radon, air pollution, family history of lung cancer, could be other risk factors. A persistent cough, difficulty in breathing, coughing blood, chest pain, fatigue are all signs of lung cancer people should watch out for.

History

World Lung Cancer Day is observed every year on August 1 since 2012 when it was first marked to raise awareness around the deadly disease, encourage more research on it and break the stigma around the disease.