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Using Geospatial Analysis to Evaluate Access to Lung Cancer Screening in the United States

Authors :
Sahar, Liora
Douangchai Wills, Vanhvilai L.
Liu, Ka Kit
Kazerooni, Ella A.
Dyer, Debra S.
Smith, Robert A.
Source :
Chest; February 2021, Vol. 159 Issue: 2 p833-844, 12p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Screening current and former heavy smokers 55 to 80 years of age for lung cancer (LC) with low-dose chest CT scanning has been recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force since 2013. Although the number of screening facilities in the United States has increased, screening uptake has been slow.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00123692 and 19313543
Volume :
159
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Chest
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs54119161
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.08.2081