Breast Cancer Screening in Korean Women: Report of the National Cancer Screening Program in 2008.
10.4048/jbc.2010.13.3.299
- Author:
Dong Kwan OH
1
;
Jung Im SHIM
;
Mia HAN
;
Yeonju KIM
;
Hoo Yeon LEE
;
Jae Kwan JUN
;
Kui Sun CHOI
;
Eun Cheol PARK
Author Information
1. Cancer Early Detection Branch, National Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea. jkjun@ncc.re.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Breast neoplasms;
Korea;
Mammography;
Mass screening
- MeSH:
Breast;
Breast Neoplasms;
Early Detection of Cancer;
Female;
Health Services Needs and Demand;
Humans;
Information Systems;
Korea;
Mammography;
Mass Screening;
National Health Programs
- From:Journal of Breast Cancer
2010;13(3):299-304
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The Korean National Cancer Screening Program began in 1999. To provide essential evidence related to breast cancer screening in Korean women, we analyzed data from the KNCSP in 2008. METHODS: Using data obtained from the National Cancer Screening Information System, breast cancer screening participation rates were calculated. Recall rates were estimated with 95% confidence intervals (CI). RESULTS: The target population of breast cancer screening in 2008 included 3,706,062 women, 1,294,060 of whom utilized mammography as a screening tool (participation rate, 34.9%). Compared to the participation rate of women covered by the National Health Insurance Program (37.3%), women covered by the Medical Aid Program was lower (21.3%). The overall recall rate of breast cancer screening was 6.4% (95% CI, 6.39-6.47). CONCLUSION: According to our study, efforts to facilitate the participation and to reduce disparities in breast cancer screening among Korean women are needed. These results will provide essential data for evidence-based strategies in breast cancer control in Korea.
