Trends in high-risk rates and screening rates for the population-based cancer screening program on esophageal, stomach and liver cancer in China, 2010-2016.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A population-based cancer screening program in rural China, targeting three types of cancer that are most prevalent in these areas, including esophageal, stomach, and liver cancer was awarded by the government in China since 2007. A two-step design with cancer risk assessment based on questionnaire interview and HBsAg test strip and subsequent clinical intervention for high-risk populations was adopted with free of charge at the local hospitals designated in the program. The participate rate including high-risk rates and screening rates was important to find appropriate strategies to improve the overall awareness of the program.

Methods

Data from the cancer screening program between 2010 and 2016 were used to calculate higher rate (high-risk population/ participan

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11256677 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature