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Modeling suggests screening could increase stage I diagnoses from 8.38% to 35.28% and reduce stage IV diagnoses from 73% to 54%, projecting a reduction of 34.93 advanced-stage presentations annually.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Although Jordan approaches adequacy in CT scanner availability, significant radiologist shortages and geographic disparities present major implementation challenges for LDCT lung cancer screening. Modeling uncertainties and infrastructure gaps necessitates pilot studies to validate assumptions before national implementation. 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