Low-dose computed tomography screening for lung cancer in people with workplace exposure to asbestos

Objectives Smoking is the main risk factor for lung cancer, but environmental and occupational exposure to carcinogens also increase lung cancer risk. We assessed whether extending low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening to persons with occupational exposure to asbestos may be an effective way reducing lung cancer mortality. Materials and methods We conducted a nested case-control study within the COSMOS screening program, assessing past...