Evaluation of lung cancer early detection offered by the German Social Accident Insurance for formerly asbestos-exposed employees using low-dose computed tomography – setting and study design

Evaluation of lung cancer early detection offered by the German Social Accident Insurance for formerly asbestos-exposed employees using low-dose computed tomography – setting and study design

Abstract Background Clinical trials have shown the benefits of lung cancer screening (LCS) in certain high-risk groups using low-dose high-resolution computed tomography (LDCT). Risk groups are usually defined by age and tobacco use. Exposure to asbestos dust is an important occupational risk factor...

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Main Authors: Felix Greiner, Jan Heidrich, Helena Keller, Dirk Taeger, Thorsten Wiethege, Volker Harth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Archives of Public Health
Subjects:
Lung cancer screening
Early detection
Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT)
Occupational disease
Asbestos dust exposure
Decision aid
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-025-01662-9
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