Impact of Low-Dose Computed Tomography Findings on Cigarette Smoking Cessation Among High-Risk Adults Participating in Lung Cancer Screening.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Integrating effective smoking cessation strategies for individuals undergoing lung cancer screening stands to significantly increase the impact of lung screening programmes. We assessed the impact of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) findings on smoking cessation among high-risk adults who currently smoked.

Aims and methods

13 035 individuals, aged 55-77 years, attended a lung health check appointment, as part of a prospective observational cohort study (the SUMMIT Study), prior to undergoing a baseline LDCT scan. Logistic regressions examined the likelihood of smoking cessation at a 1-year follow-up appointment and its association with LDCT findings.

Results

12.6% (n = 647/5135) of individuals self-reported smoking cessation at 1-year follow-up. Higher

SUBMITTER: Katsampouris E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12280174 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature