CellWell record HH-2779
Effects of a combination of beta carotene and vitamin A on lung cancer and cardiovascular disease
Omenn GS et al.
New England Journal of Medicine ยท 1996
In plain language
In a trial of 18,314 smokers, former smokers, and asbestos workers, daily beta carotene plus vitamin A increased lung cancer risk 28% and raised overall death risk versus placebo, stopping the study early.
- Design
- Randomized controlled trial
- Studied in
- Human
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