Abstract
Few data are available to explain the continuing increase in lung cancer mortality among Czech women. The study was designed to examine the role of active smoking and other known or suspected factors. Data collected by personal interviews during the 15 months of a hospital-based case control study are reported. A total of 140 microscopically confirmed cases and 280 frequency-matched controls were analysed using multiple logistic regression. Cigarette smoking was the most important factor associated with excess risk for lung cancer among women. Significantly increased risk was found both among current smokers (OR=11.20, 95% CI 5.9-21.2), and ex-smokers (OR=10.02, 95% CI 5.5-18.4). Positive dose-response gradients (P
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 111-122 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Lung Cancer |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 2-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |
Keywords
- Epidemiology
- Lung cancer
- Physical activity
- Risk factor
- Smoking
- Women
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology