Traditionally, lung cancer is often associated with long-term smoking and air pollution. However, a recent study released by the World Health Organization has subverted this common sense and revealed a shocking fact: the "invisible killer" that causes lung cancer may be lurking in each of our homes, and it is far more pervasive than you think! Today, let's uncover this secret together and see who is behind this "mastermind"?
1. The "scapegoat" of cigarettes and air pollution?
Cigarettes and air pollution have long been regarded as the two main culprits of lung cancer, and they do play an important role in the onset of lung cancer. But the WHO's latest findings have forced us to revisit this notion. Research shows that in addition to these two factors, there is a more insidious and pervasive source of risk that is quietly eroding our lung health.
2. The secret of the "culprit of lung cancer" at home**
So, what is this "lung cancer culprit" hidden in the family? The answer may surprise you – it's the "cooking fume" that we are often exposed to in our daily lives! Yes, you heard it right, it's those seemingly harmless fumes that hide danger.
Do you know? During cooking, especially when frying and stir-frying at high temperatures, the grease in the ingredients quickly heats up and produces a lot of smoke. These smokes not only contain particulate matter and harmful gases, but also may contain a variety of carcinogens, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and acrolein. If the kitchen is poorly ventilated, these harmful substances can remain indoors for a long time and cause serious damage to the lungs when inhaled by the human body.
3. How much do you know about the hazards of oil smoke?
The health hazards of oil fumes go far beyond lung cancer. Long-term inhalation of oil fumes can also irritate the respiratory tract and cause respiratory diseases such as laryngitis and bronchitis; The harmful substances in oil fumes may also affect skin health, resulting in rough and dull skin; In addition, oil smoke may also affect the human endocrine system, increasing the risk of gynecological tumors such as breast cancer and ovarian cancer in women.
Fourth, how to effectively prevent the harm of oil smoke?
In the face of the "invisible killer" of oil smoke, we are not helpless. Here are a few tips to help you effectively prevent the hazards of oil smoke:
1. Improve kitchen ventilation: Install a range hood with good performance and keep the kitchen windows open to ensure that the fumes can be quickly discharged outside during cooking.
2. Change cooking habits: Minimize high-temperature frying, stir-frying and other cooking methods, and use more healthy cooking methods such as steaming, boiling, and stewing.
3. Choose high-quality cooking oil: Avoid using stale oil that has been fried repeatedly, and choose high-quality cooking oil with a high smoke point to reduce the production of oil smoke.
4. Clean the range hood regularly: Keep the range hood filter clean to avoid the accumulation of grease and dirt affecting the smoke exhaust effect.
5. Wear a mask: During the cooking process, especially when the smoke is large, you can wear a professional smoke-proof mask to reduce the inhalation of harmful substances.
Conclusion: Protecting family health starts from staying away from oil fumes
Family is our welcoming haven, but it can also become a breeding ground for health hazards if attention is not paid to details. The WHO's warning is undoubtedly a wake-up call. Let's start now, starting with improving the kitchen environment, to create a healthier and safer living environment for our families. Remember, to protect the health of our family is to protect our most precious happiness!