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  • Oncology
  • Epidemiology

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  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a recognized risk factor for lung cancer development and mortality.
  • Understanding the magnitude of this association is crucial for public health initiatives and clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and meta-analyze the risk of lung cancer incidence and mortality in US adults diagnosed with COPD.
  • To explore potential differences in this risk across various demographic subgroups.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies were conducted.
  • Searches were performed in MEDLINE, Embase, and PubMed up to July 2024.
  • Studies investigating the association between COPD and lung cancer incidence/mortality were included.

Main Results:

  • Twenty observational studies (n=638,610) revealed that US adults with COPD have higher odds of developing lung cancer (OR, 1.76) and higher hazards of dying from it (HR, 1.48).
  • While generally consistent across subgroups (sex, race/ethnicity, smoking status), mixed results were noted in stratification analyses.
  • Higher incidence risk, but not mortality risk, was observed in individuals assessed by self-reported COPD and spirometry.

Conclusions:

  • US adults with COPD, irrespective of smoking history, sex, or race/ethnicity, exhibit an elevated risk for lung cancer incidence and mortality.
  • These findings highlight COPD as a critical factor influencing lung cancer outcomes.