Risk Factors and Preventive Measures for Lung Cancer in the European Union.
Katharina KehrleMichael HetjensSvetlana HetjensPublished in: Epidemiologia (Basel, Switzerland) (2024)
Lung cancer is a significant global health challenge. The study identified potential strategies for reducing the mortality rate from lung cancer. These strategies include an increase in the number of physicians, enhanced accessibility to cutting-edge antineoplastic medications, and state-funded coverage of the associated costs. It would be beneficial for politicians to consider implementing LDCT screening for the early detection of the disease. The implementation of uniform healthcare system optimization across the EU, combined with improvements in socio-economic conditions, has the potential to mitigate the risk of developing lung cancer.