MODELING THE ANALYSIS OF BREAST-CANCER SCREENING PROGRAMS - SENSITIVITY, LEAD TIME AND PREDICTIVE VALUE IN THE FLORENCE DISTRICT PROGRAM (1975-1986)

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PACI, E
DUFFY, SW
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[1] Center for the Study and Prevention of Cancer Epidemiology Unit, 50125 Florence, V. le Volta
[2] MRC Biostatistics Unit, Cambridge
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10.1093/ije/20.4.852
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R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
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1004 ; 120402 ;
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Statistical indicators of early efficacy were estimated in the Florence District Programme where breast cancer screening has been carried out since 1970. Analysis of screen-detected and interval cancer data by means of statistical modelling using GLIM allowed us to estimate the mean sojourn time (1.91 and 3.97 years in 40-49 and 50-69 year old women respectively), sensitivity (about 90% for those aged 50-69) and predictive value at the prevalence screening test (about 100%). Results were compared with estimates of the same parameters in the Health Insurance Plan and Swedish Two County studies.
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