Breast Cancer Screening in Korean Women: Report of the National Cancer Screening Program in 2008 / 한국유방암학회지
Journal of Breast Cancer
; : 299-304, 2010.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-200696
Responsible library:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The Korean National Cancer Screening Program began in 1999. To provide essential evidence related to breast cancer screening in Korean women, we analyzed data from the KNCSP in 2008.METHODS:
Using data obtained from the National Cancer Screening Information System, breast cancer screening participation rates were calculated. Recall rates were estimated with 95% confidence intervals (CI).RESULTS:
The target population of breast cancer screening in 2008 included 3,706,062 women, 1,294,060 of whom utilized mammography as a screening tool (participation rate, 34.9%). Compared to the participation rate of women covered by the National Health Insurance Program (37.3%), women covered by the Medical Aid Program was lower (21.3%). The overall recall rate of breast cancer screening was 6.4% (95% CI, 6.39-6.47).CONCLUSION:
According to our study, efforts to facilitate the participation and to reduce disparities in breast cancer screening among Korean women are needed. These results will provide essential data for evidence-based strategies in breast cancer control in Korea.
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Health context:
Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas
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SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Goal 6: Information systems for health
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Target 3.4: Reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Breast
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Breast Neoplasms
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Information Systems
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Mammography
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Mass Screening
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Early Detection of Cancer
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Health Services Needs and Demand
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Korea
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National Health Programs
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Screening study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Breast Cancer
Year:
2010
Document type:
Article