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Breast Cancer
Research on breast cancer described by scientists at University of Hong Kong
November 13th, 2008
According to a study from Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, " To estimate the proportion of and characterize women who had received cervical and breast screening and to quantify the associated preventable burden of disease and potential iatrogenic harm. A total of 3484 Hong Kong Chinese women were interviewed in person." "Screening prevalence and associated predictors, disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), the numbers of false-positive tests and the resultant confirmatory procedures and related complications were estimated. A total of 6.2% of women (>= 18) reported regular pap but no mammography or clinical breast examination (CBE) as per local...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-11-13)
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