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Cervical cancer screening programme in Finland.

A Anttila1, P Nieminen

  • 1Finnish Cancer Registry, Liisankatu 21B, FIN 00170, Helsinki, Finland. ahti.anttila@cancer.fi

European Journal of Cancer (Oxford, England : 1990)
|November 10, 2000
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Finland

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Oncology
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • The organized cervical cancer screening program in Finland has been operational for over three decades.
  • This program has significantly reduced cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the operational aspects of Finland's organized cervical cancer screening program.
  • To present recent data on screening coverage and outcomes.
  • To assess the cost-effectiveness of the program.

Main Methods:

  • Defining the target population for screening.
  • Managing invitation processes for screening.
  • Collecting and analyzing smear tests.
  • Implementing referral pathways for diagnosis and treatment.

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  • Evaluating program cost-effectiveness.

    • Main Results:

    • A 70-80% decrease in age-adjusted cervical cancer incidence.
    • Reduced cervical cancer mortality rates.
    • The screening program demonstrates net cost savings.

    Conclusions:

    • The Finnish cervical cancer screening program is effective and cost-effective.
    • Continuation of the program is recommended.
    • Enhancements in technology, quality control, coverage, and compliance are expected to further improve outcomes.