Men in Sri Lanka facing higher lung cancer risk

July 31, 2025 at 3:42 PM

Health experts have warned that an increase in lung cancer cases has been observed in Sri Lanka.

According to Consultant Thoracic Surgeon at the National Institute of Thoracic Diseases in Welisara, Dr. Saman Iddagoda, the increase is more pronounced among men than women in Sri Lanka. 

Dr. Iddagoda made these observations during a media briefing organized by the Health Promotion Bureau. (Newswire)