8월 5일부터 국가 폐암검진…30년 이상 애연가 대상<br /><br />Long-time smokers between the ages of 54 and 74 will be eligible for lung cancer checkups under the national health insurance.<br />The health ministry says that from Monday, those in that age bracket who have smoked for more than 30 years can receive low dose chest CT's every other year.<br />The state health insurance will cover most of the cost, with individuals only having to pay up to nine U.S. dollars.<br />The move comes as part of efforts to raise the effectiveness of treatments for lung cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Korea.<br />
