“…Given the prevalence of asbestos exposure globally in the industrialized age and its known carcinogenic properties, it is not surprising that the screening and surveillance of asbestos-exposed populations are relatively well studied. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] The value of screening of asbestos-exposed people by lowdose computer tomography (LDCT) of the chest has not been confirmed in randomized clinical trials, but observational studies strongly suggest that LDCT is an effective tool for early lung cancer detection. 10 Most observational studies reviewed concluded that the criteria used to select individuals for LDCT may need broadening.…”