Epidemiology of lung cancer Journal Article
| Authors: | Feinstein, M. B.; Bach, P. B. |
| Article Title: | Epidemiology of lung cancer |
| Abstract: | Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in the United States, and its incidence is growing throughout the world. The high morbidity and mortality of lung cancer largely results from the fact that most people are diagnosed with advanced disease, when surgical cures are no longer possible. Although many risk factors have been implicated, the most significant risk for developing lung cancer is clearly tobacco exposure. Tobacco use is currently increasing among specific population groups. It is probable that lung cancer will continue as a major medical and social problem for the foreseeable future. |
| Keywords: | adolescent; aged; middle aged; review; carcinoma, squamous cell; cancer risk; united states; cancer incidence; adenocarcinoma; cohort studies; lung neoplasms; risk factors; lung cancer; smoking; age factors; cancer mortality; time factors; head and neck neoplasms; acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; cancer epidemiology; sex factors; carcinoid tumor; environmental exposure; carcinoma, small cell; occupational exposure; asbestos; carcinoma, large cell; arsenic; bis(chloromethyl) ether; air pollutants; tobacco use disorder; humans; human; male; female; priority journal; lung diseases, obstructive; air pollutants, radioactive; vinyl chloride |
| Journal Title: | Chest Surgery Clinics of North America |
| Volume: | 10 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| ISSN: | 1052-3359 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2000-11-01 |
| Start Page: | 653 |
| End Page: | 661 |
| Language: | English |
| PUBMED: | 11091918 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | Export Date: 18 November 2015 -- Source: Scopus |
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