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Colon Cancer
Studies from N. Malila and co-researchers update current data on colon cancer
February 21st, 2009
According to recent research from Helsinki, Finland, "Objectives To report the sensitivities of the faecal occult blood test, screening episode, and screening programme for colorectal cancer and the benefits of applying a randomised design at the implementation phase of a new public health policy. Experimental design incorporated in public health evaluation using randomisation at individual level in the target population." "Setting 161 of the 431 Finnish municipalities in 2004- 6. Participants 106 000 adults randomised to screening or control arms. In total, 52 998 adults aged 60- 64 in the screening arm received faecal occult blood test kits. Main outcome measures...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2009-02-21)
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