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Table 3 Poisson regression analysis with estimated risk ratios for in situ and invasive breast cancer combined in Denmark adjusted for increasing background incidence, geographical differences in pre-screening incidence, and delayed start of screening in Funen.

From: Overdiagnosis in organised mammography screening in Denmark. A comparative study

 

RR (95% CI)

1971 (reference)

1.0 (APC 0,37%, 0.30-0.45)

Screening effects, women aged 50-69 years

   First round

2.07 (1.94 to 2.21)

   Later rounds

1.34 (1.29 to 1.40)

Women aged 70-74 years

   1998-2003

0.89 (0.80 to 0.98)

Women aged 70-79 years

   1998-2003

0.90 (0.85-0.96)

Pre-screening difference (screened vs. rest)

   All ages

0.90 (0.89 to 0.92)