Chronic smokers are not prepared to quit smoking

29/05/2026

A study published in Archivos de Bronconeumologia highlights that three out of four people selected to participate in a lung cancer screening programme because they were at high risk of developing the disease want to quit smoking, but almost 80% rule out quitting if the test result is negative. This shows that the intention to give up the habit does not mean being prepared to do so.

They also have a low perception of their risk of developing lung cancer, and 40% do not agree with being considered people at risk of this disease.

The work highlights the importance of combining smoking cessation programmes with population screening, so that screening can reach its full potential to reduce lung cancer mortality.

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