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[Breast cancer prevention program in Valenciana community. Assessment 1992-1993]
D Salas Trejo1, C Moya García, C Herranz Fernández
1Dirección General de Salud Publica, Valencia.
Revista De Sanidad E Higiene Publica
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Valencia
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Radiology
Context:
- Breast cancer screening program initiated by the General Directorate of Health of Valencia in 1992.
- Program aimed to reduce breast cancer mortality by 30% in women aged 45-65.
- Five screening units established across five Health Areas for program implementation.
Purpose:
- To present preliminary results of the Valencia breast cancer screening program from April 1992 to December 1993.
- Evaluate the program's effectiveness in terms of participation rates, screening methods, and early detection.
- Assess the achievement of stated objectives during the initial assessment period.
Summary:
- A total of 52,843 women were invited, with a participation rate of 70.78%.
- 141 cases of breast cancer were detected, yielding a detection rate of 3.90 per 1000 women screened.
- Screen-film mammography (two-view) was the primary screening examination with a two-year interval.
Impact:
- The program successfully met its objectives regarding participation, methodology, and early detection within the assessed timeframe.
- Preliminary findings suggest the program's potential to contribute to breast cancer mortality reduction.
- The study highlights the feasibility and initial success of a regional breast cancer screening initiative.
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