Survey-Driven Detection and Engagement in Lung Cancer Screening Programs in Sweden

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Annual lung cancer screening via low-dose computed tomography is underutilized, with only 24.5% of eligible individuals in the US completing screening.
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In Sweden, 33.3% of women aged 55 to 74 participated in a tobacco use questionnaire, with 9.6% found eligible for lung cancer screening.
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Socioeconomic disparities exist, as women with higher socioeconomic status were more likely to participate but less likely to be eligible for screening.
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The study found that women from non-Nordic European countries had higher screening eligibility rates than native Swedish individuals.
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The analysis highlights the need for tailored lung cancer screening strategies to address disparities among different socioeconomic and ethnic groups.

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