If this is validated with other studies, it could have a significant impact on treatment of hypertension.

If this is validated with other studies, it could have a significant impact on treatment of hypertension. We still have lots of other drugs, but ACE inhibitors are still listed among first line agents, and since the latest guidelines lowered the numbers again to define high blood pressure, thousands and probably tens of thousands of people are going to get put on drugs. Those drugs right now include ACE inhibitors. It's also going to scare the heck out of anyone who has been on these drugs for over 5 years.

Title: Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and risk of lung cancer: population based cohort study

https://www.bmj.com/content/363/bmj.k4209
https://www.bmj.com/content/363/bmj.k4209