Effects of a Combination of Beta Carotene and Vitamin A on Lung Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease

S. Omenn, Gilbert; E. Goodman, Gary; Thornquist, Mark; R. Balmes, John; R. Cullen, Mark; G. Glass, Andrew; P. Keogh, James; L. Meyskens, Frank; Valanis, Barbara; H. Williams, James; Barnhart, Scott; P. Hammar, Samuel

doi:10.1056/nejm199605023341802

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Effects of a Combination of Beta Carotene and Vitamin A on Lung Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease

Published in New England Journal of Medicine • May 2, 1996

Authors:

Gilbert S. Omenn

Gary E. Goodman

Mark Thornquist

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Lung cancer and cardiovascular disease are major causes of death in the United States. It has been proposed that carotenoids and retinoids are agents that may prevent these disorders. METHODS: We conducted a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled primary prevention tri...

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Medicine

Lung cancer

Relative risk

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