Research Article

Attitudes towards Lung Cancer Screening in an Australian High-Risk Population

Table 3


Subjects who believe that they are at risk for lung cancer
Former smokersCurrent smokers

<20 pack years21%50%
20–40 pack years30%83%
40–60 pack years28%71%
>60 pack years55%100%
Any smoking history34%75%
Aged 55–7429%72%
Total group ( )43%

Has a doctor ever told you that you are at high risk for lung cancer?

Total group ( )29%
>20 pack years ( )33%
Former smokers ( )25%
Current smokers ( )40%