2022 World Conference on Lung Cancer (ePosters)-EP01.06-006. Impact of Low Dose CT Screening on Cause of Death in Different Socio-Economic Groups

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A study was conducted to investigate the impact of low dose CT screening on different socio-economic groups in terms of cause of death. The results showed that lower socio-economic status, as measured by the Index of Multiple Deprivation, is associated with higher rates of lung cancer incidence and mortality. However, the study found that low dose CT screening had a significant impact on lung cancer survival for both lower and higher socio-economic groups. The survival benefit was greater for lower socio-economic groups, but there was still a benefit for higher groups as well.<br /><br />In addition to lung cancer, the study also looked at the impact of low dose CT screening on other causes of death, such as COPD and emphysema. The results showed that low dose CT screening had a greater impact on reducing deaths from COPD and emphysema in lower socio-economic groups compared to higher groups. This suggests that low dose CT screening may have additional benefits in terms of detecting and preventing other smoking-related diseases.<br /><br />Furthermore, the study found that low dose CT screening led to earlier detection of lung cancer, allowing for more effective treatments including surgery. This may be due to a greater awareness of lung cancer in the screened population and early intervention, or the long-term follow-up of participants with detected nodules.<br /><br />Overall, the study concludes that there is a long-term benefit of low dose CT screening for lung cancer detection, regardless of socio-economic status. The study suggests that future research should explore the reasons behind the improved outcomes in those who received low dose CT screening, such as increased motivation for smoking cessation or better access to medical help.

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Michael Peter Alan Davies

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Speaker Michael Peter Alan Davies

Topic Early Detection and Screening - Risk Stratification

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low dose CT screening

socio-economic groups

lung cancer incidence

lung cancer mortality

COPD

emphysema

smoking-related diseases

earlier detection

effective treatments

benefits