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Nicole Lin1, Carolyn Chang1, Leah Backhus1
1Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University, School of Medicine, 870 Quarry Road, Falk Research Building, Stanford, CA 94304, USA.
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Epidemiologic data have significantly influenced lung cancer surgery, guiding clinical decisions from screening to multimodality treatment options to perioperative care. This article highlights the role of epidemiologic studies in lung cancer treatment with a specific focus on thoracic surgery. We explore thoracic surgical practices, the impact of epidemiology on public health and policy, disparities and inequities faced by the community, and future directions and emerging trends. By providing a population health perspective, epidemiology enables thoracic surgeons to make objective, evidence-based decisions in their clinical practice.
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