"Linking Social Determinants to Early-Onset Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Risks"

A recent study links social determinants to the rising risks of early-onset non-small-cell lung cancer, highlighting critical factors influencing lung cancer diagnoses in younger populations.

• The study from the University Hospital Zurich highlights that early-onset non-small-cell lung cancer, diagnosed at or before 40 years, is increasingly prevalent, emphasizing urgent public health concerns.
• Globally, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death, with 1.8 million fatalities in 2022, underlining the need for effective radiation therapy and prevention strategies.
• Researchers utilized artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify correlations between social determinants and the incidence of neoplasm, particularly in younger patients diagnosed with non-small-cell lung cancer.