Citation Asua, J, Rico R, Guitierrez M. Deteccion precoz del cancer de mama en el Pais Vasco. [Early detection of breast cancer in the Basque Country] Vitoria-Gasteiz: Basque Office for Health Technology Assessment (OSTEBA). D-94-01. 1994 Authors' objectives <p>Advise for decision making. Recommendations for setting up of a Breast Cancer Screening Program on a population basis.</p>
Authors' conclusions An organization scheme is proposed: To carry out a Breast Cancer Screening Program in the Basque Country targeted to 50-64 year old women, two mammography views every two years.
Other publications, citations: Used as a basis for discussion in the Cancer Advising Board of the Basque Country, which recommended the establishment of a screening programme. Acceptance of recommendations: A population based screening program was implemented in October 1995. Changes to practice: Yes.
Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Breast Neoplasms; Mammography; Mass Screening Language Published Spanish Country of organisation Spain English summary An English language summary is available. English Summary English summary available Address for correspondence Rosa Rico, Basque Office for Health Technology Assessment , Calle Duque de Wellington 2, E01010 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. Tel: +34 945 019250; Fax: +34 945 019192; Email: rosarico-osteba@ej-gv.es AccessionNumber 31995000133 Date bibliographic record published 23/08/1996 Date abstract record published 23/08/1996 |