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Risk factors for lung cancer among nonsmoking women 

To evaluate risk factors for lung cancer in nonsmoking women, we used data of a case-control study conducted between 1991 and 1996 in Germany. . . No significant increase in risk with increasing residential radon levels or with the presence of a family history of lung cancer was apparent. Protective effects were observed for high vs. low consumption of fresh vegetables (OR=0.5; CI:0.25-0.82) and cheese (OR=0.3, CI:0.21-0.55). ETS at work, occupational hazards and previous pneumonia may be risk factors for lung cancer in nonsmoking women, while a diet rich in fresh vegetables and cheese seems to be protective. (c) 2002 Wiley-Liss, Inc.Received: 22 February 2002; Revised: 17 May 2002; Accepted: 20 May 2002

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