The Alpha-Tocopherol Beta-Carotene Study (ATBC), a project between Finland's National Public Health Institute (NPHI) and NCI, was conducted to determine whether daily supplementation with a-tocopherol, b-carotene, or both, would reduce the incidence of lung cancer or other cancers.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Research and Development Contracts (N01)
Project #
N01RC37004-9-0-1
Application #
7693529
Study Section
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2008
Total Cost
$178,904
Indirect Cost
Name
National Institute for Health & Welfare
Department
Type
DUNS #
651852431
City
Helsinki
State
Country
Finland
Zip Code
00300