Does breast cancer screening level health inequalities out? A population-based study in an Italian region
- B. Pacelli
- T. Spadea
- N. Caranci
- E. Di Felice
- E. Stivanello
- S. Cavuto
- L. Cisbani
- S. Candela
- R. De Palma
- CARRETTA, ELISA
- FANTINI, MARIA PIA
DOIAbstract
Background: Although population-based screening has the potential to reduce inequalities in breast cancer survival, evidence on this topic is controversial. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether the full implementation of a mammography screening programme in Emilia-Romagna in Italy had an impact on variations in breast cancer survival by educational level. Methods: A cohort study was performed, including all women <70 years and residing in Emilia-Romagna who had infiltrating breast cancer registered in 1997-2000 (transitional screening period) or 2001-03 (consolidation screening period). Cancer cases were retrieved from the regional Breast Cancer Registry and followed up for 5 years. Educational level was determined from censu...
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