Screening for breast cancer: the Swedish trial

Radiology. 1981 Jan;138(1):219-22. doi: 10.1148/radiology.138.1.7005939.

Abstract

A randomized, controlled mammographic screening procedure has been initiated in Sweden. The study has been conducted since 1977 in Kopparberg county and since 1978 in Ostergötland county. This paper describes the planning and organization of the study as well as the method of screening used. The results of the first 27 months in Kopparberg county are presented.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Breast Neoplasms / prevention & control*
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammography / statistics & numerical data*
  • Mass Screening* / organization & administration
  • Mass Screening* / statistics & numerical data
  • Middle Aged
  • Random Allocation
  • Sweden