The impact of mammographic screening on breast cancer mortality in Europe: a review of trend studies

S M Moss, L Nyström, H. Jonsson, E Paci, E Lynge, Sisse Helle Njor, M Broeders, EUROSCREEN Working Group

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Abstract

Analysing trends in population breast cancer mortality statistics appears a simple method of estimating the effectiveness of mammographic screening programmes. We reviewed such studies of population-based screening in Europe to assess their value.
Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Medical Screening
Volume19 Suppl 1
Pages (from-to)26-32
Number of pages7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

Keywords

  • Breast Neoplasms
  • Early Detection of Cancer
  • Europe
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammography
  • Mass Screening

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