Lung cancer: is there an association with socioeconomic status in The Netherlands?

STUDY OBJECTIVE--To evaluate if there are differences in lung cancer incidence between socioeconomic groups in the Netherlands and if so, if smoking habits and other lifestyle characteristics could explain these differences. DESIGN--Prospective cohort study. Baseline measurement included information on socioeconomic status, smoking habits, and other covariates by means of a self-administered questionnaire. Follow up was established by computerised record linkage to cancer registries and a pathology register. SETTING--Population originating from 204 municipalities in The Netherlands. PARTICIPAN... Mehr ...