Implementation of the German Mammography Screening Program (German MSP) and First Results for Initial Examinations, 2005-2009.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The German Mammography Screening Program (German MSP) is population-based and intended for women aged 50-69 years (approximately 10.5 million). The program started in 2005 and was implemented within 5 years. This article describes the implementation, structure, and screening process, and presents the results of initial examinations for the prevalence phase.

Methods

Data were collected annually from invitation centers (invitation, attendance), screening units (performance, outcomes), and cancer registries (incidence).

Results

In 2009, 92% of all annually eligible women were invited; 50% of the annually eligible population participated. The total cancer detection rate in the period of 2005-2009 was 8.1/1,000; the corresponding recall rate was 5.9%. 19.6% of d

SUBMITTER: Malek D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4960364 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature