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

Key Points

• This research aims to explore lung cancer screening implementation in Nordic countries ahead of conclusive evidence.
• Review of lung cancer screening methodologies
• Assessment of potential implementation in Nordic healthcare systems
• Analysis of environmental impact, particularly CO2 emissions
• Lung cancer mortality reductions observed in screened populations
• Concerns regarding unintended harms raised
• Need for practical implementation strategies identified
• Environmental considerations highlighted with increased CO2 emissions