Lung Cancer: Epidemiology and Screening

Surg Clin North Am. 2022 Jun;102(3):335-344. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2021.12.001. Epub 2022 Apr 21.

Abstract

Lung Cancer remains the leading cause of cancer mortality in the United States and Worldwide. Incidence and mortality have been on the decline in the United States, while worldwide cases continue to increase. Risk factor modification and screening are critical to improving survival in patients with lung cancer. Identifying at-risk populations for access to care and screening programs will improve overall outcomes. Understanding environmental and carcinogenic sources are integral to public health policy and education. Innovations in population health and translational research will be essential in the future to improve lung cancer survival.

Keywords: Disparities; Epidemiology; Lung cancer; Screening.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Early Detection of Cancer*
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Lung
  • Lung Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Lung Neoplasms* / epidemiology
  • Mass Screening
  • United States / epidemiology