Lung cancer screening in the Nordic countries: Approaching implementation ahead of the evidence

<b>There is evidence of reduction in lung cancer mortality in a high-risk population screened with LDCT. However, further evaluation is needed to assess the potential unintended harms, the practical implementation within the Nordic healthcare systems, and the environmental impact, including increased CO<sub>2</sub> emissions.</b>

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Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
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2026-02-24
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https://doi.org/10.1177/14034948261422102
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Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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Lung cancer screening in the Nordic countries: Approaching implementation ahead of the evidence

Anna Elisabeth Winsløw, John Brandt Brodersen, Manami Hori, Signe Smith Jervelund
Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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Lung cancer screening in the Nordic countries: Approaching implementation ahead of the evidence

Anna Elisabeth Winsløw, John Brandt Brodersen, Manami Hori, Signe Smith Jervelund
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Abstract

<b>There is evidence of reduction in lung cancer mortality in a high-risk population screened with LDCT. However, further evaluation is needed to assess the potential unintended harms, the practical implementation within the Nordic healthcare systems, and the environmental impact, including increased CO<sub>2</sub> emissions.</b>

Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
University of Copenhagen (DK), Tokai University (JP), Copenhagen University Hospital (DK), UiT The Arctic University of Norway (NO)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 45%
Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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