Trends in lung cancer incidence in Spain (1990-2019): insights from Global Burden of Diseases data.

Lucía CayuelaAnna Michela GaetaJosé Luis Lopez-CamposAurelio Cayuela

Published in: Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico (2024)

Lung cancer rates are falling in Spain, especially amongst men, due to lower smoking rates. The gender gap is closing, but prevention targeted at women is needed. Tighter tobacco control and research into other risk factors are essential. Understanding the long-term effects of smoking and early exposure is key to better prevention and treatment in Spain.

Keyphrases

risk factors
smoking cessation
polycystic ovary syndrome
mental health
electronic health record
big data
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
pregnant women
adipose tissue
data analysis
combination therapy
deep learning