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["Multiphase screening" in big industrial city]

G Börker

    Zentralblatt Fur Gynakologie
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study screened 54,088 women for cervical cancer and hypertension. Early detection identified numerous cases of cervical dysplasia, carcinoma, and previously unknown hypertension, enabling timely treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Cardiology
    • Public Health

    Context:

    • A WHO-supported multiphase screening program utilized computer-aided methods for early disease detection.
    • The study evaluated 54,088 women over four and a half years, focusing on cervical health and hypertension.
    • Screening aimed to identify precursor lesions and early stages of cervical carcinoma and hypertensive patients.

    Purpose:

    • To assess the efficacy of a computer-backed multiphase screening program for early detection of cervical carcinoma and hypertension.
    • To determine the prevalence of cervical abnormalities and hypertension in a large cohort.
    • To evaluate the need for clinical intervention based on screening findings.

    Summary:

    • The cervical cancer screening component identified 44 cases of severe dysplasia, 156 in situ carcinomas, and 62 invasive cervical carcinomas among 54,088 examinations.

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  • Additional findings requiring clinical treatment were noted in 11.8% of cases, with 28 other carcinomas diagnosed and treated.
  • The hypertension screening program, evaluating 54,020 women, revealed new diagnoses in 19.4% of cases. Among women on hormonal contraceptives (42.2%), 12.2% developed hypertension.

    • Impact:

    • The screening program facilitated the early detection and treatment of significant numbers of cervical cancer precursors and invasive cancers.
    • It highlighted a high prevalence of previously undiagnosed hypertension, particularly in women using hormonal contraceptives.
    • The findings underscore the value of multiphase screening in public health for managing non-communicable diseases and gynecological cancers.