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Cost-benefit determinations in screening mammography.

M Moskowitz1

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Cincinnati Hospital, OH 45267.

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|October 1, 1987
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Screening asymptomatic women for cancer is cost-effective, falling within accepted medical cost-benefit ranges. Efforts should prioritize making this life-saving screening widely available.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Medical Economics

Background:

  • Reducing cancer mortality is a significant public health challenge.
  • Effective screening methods are crucial for early cancer detection and prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the cost-benefit of screening asymptomatic women.
  • To determine if the costs are justifiable within the healthcare system.

Main Methods:

  • Cost-benefit analysis of a large-scale screening program for asymptomatic women.

Main Results:

  • The costs associated with screening are well within the accepted cost-benefit range for medical interventions.
  • Screening offers a viable method for reducing cancer deaths.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing widespread screening for asymptomatic women is economically feasible and medically recommended.
  • This screening method should be prioritized until a more cost-effective alternative emerges.

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