Source(s)

Chang ET, Clarke CA, Feskanich D, et al. Lung Cancer Incidence in Never Smokers. Journal of Clinical Oncology. February 10, 2007;25(5):472-478.

Calculation(s) by Book of Odds Based On

Population Estimates Program [Internet]. U.S. Census Bureau; Available from: http://www.census.gov/popest/estimates.php

Adams PF, Schoenborn CA. Health behaviors of adults: United States, 2002–04. National Center for Health Statistics. Vital Health Stat 10(230). 2006.

Definitions

Cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining air passages. The two main types are small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. These types are diagnosed based on how the cells look under a microscope.

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Odds more likely than 1 in 10, such as 1 in 3.42, are rounded to three significant digits. Odds less likely than 1 in 10, such as 1 in 420.4, are rounded to four significant digits. Trailing zeros after the decimal point are dropped for readability, even though they may still be significant.

Odds you'll see: 1 in 4.26; 14.5; 143; 5,230; 433,200

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