Long-Term Use of Supplemental Multivitamins, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Folate Does Not Reduce the Risk of Lung Cancer

• DOI: 10.1164/rccm.200709-1398oc
• Publication Date: 2007-11-08T02:24:37Z
• Authors: Christopher G. Sl...; Alyson J. Littman; David H. Au; Jessie A. Satia; Emily White
• Keywords: Male; Lung Neoplasms; Ascorbic Acid; Vitamins; Middle Aged; Chemoprevention; Diet; 3. Good health; Folic Acid; Dietary Supplements; Humans; Vitamin E; Female; Aged

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in United States. Although supplements are used by half population, limited information available about their specific effect on lung risk.