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October 3, 2025Open Access

Differences in lung cancer screening outcomes and follow-up by patient, provider and place-based characteristics in Missouri and Illinois: A cross-sectional study

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AAAkila AnandarajahWashington University in St. Louis VMVaishnavi MamillapalleWashington University in St. Louis BBBenjamin BoweUnited States Department of Justice

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Cross-sectional study identifies disparities in lung cancer screening outcomes based on patient and place-based characteristics, suggesting areas for improvement.

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Timely adherence to follow-up visits was only 20% among high-risk patients, indicating a need for enhanced follow-up strategies.
Annual visits were linked to a higher likelihood of high-risk classifications with an odds ratio of 2.10, showing the importance of continuity of care.
Disparities were found in follow-up adherence related to area deprivation index, emphasizing the influence of place-based factors on health outcomes.
The study highlights successful outreach to Black patients and those from distressed areas, reflecting progress in lung cancer care equity.

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Anandarajah et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e03501f0e39f13e7fa3901 https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7745656/v1

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Cross-sectional study identifies disparities in lung cancer screening outcomes based on patient and place-based characteristics, suggesting areas for improvement.

Differences in lung cancer screening outcomes and follow-up by patient, provider and place-based characteristics in Missouri and Illinois: A cross-sectional study

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Differences in lung cancer screening outcomes and follow-up by patient, provider and place-based characteristics in Missouri and Illinois: A cross-sectional study

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