Malaysia Oversight

Smoking, air pollution among main causes of lung damage

By MkiniEN in September 7, 2025 – Reading time 1 minute
Smoking, air pollution among main causes of lung damage


Smoking, vaping, air pollution, exposure to chemicals in the workplace, and microbial infections have been identified as among the main causes of lung damage among Malaysians, said Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad.

According to him, the lungs are the most vulnerable organ to various forms of attack, thus contributing to an increase in chronic diseases such as lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pneumonia, tuberculosis (TB), influenza and Covid-19…



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