Racial disparities in eligibility for low-dose computed tomography lung cancer screening among older adults with a history of smoking

ConclusionAfrican American smokers were less likely to meet established lung cancer screening eligibility criteria compared to Whites. Current lung cancer screening criteria may not adequately capture African Americans at risk and may widen the health disparities in African Americans. Further longitudinal studies are needed to evaluate the efficacy of current lung cancer screening guideline.

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Source: Cancer Causes and Control - October 30, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research