Journal of epidemiology and community health
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J Epidemiol Community Health · Nov 2001
Effects of screening on cervical cancer incidence and mortality in New South Wales implied by influences of period of diagnosis and birth cohort.
Cervical cancer incidence and mortality in NSW during 1972-1996 is examined under counterfactual assumptions to estimate the number of new cervical cancer cases averted and deaths avoided, with projections to 2006. ⋯ Cervical screening has prevented a substantial number of new cases of cervical cancer and deaths. In addition, secondary prevention and improved treatment has contributed further to cervical cancer deaths averted.
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To study the association between reported milk consumption and cardiovascular and all cause mortality. ⋯ No evidence was found that men who consumed milk each day, at a time when most milk consumed was full fat milk, were at increased risk of death from all causes or death from coronary heart disease.
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J Epidemiol Community Health · Jun 2001
Mortality in England and Wales attributable to current alcohol consumption.
To estimate the number of deaths attributable to current alcohol consumption levels in England and Wales by age and sex. ⋯ At a population level, current alcohol consumption in England and Wales may marginally reduce mortality. However, the benefit is disproportionately found among the elderly. Estimating alcohol attributable mortality by age and sex may be a useful indicator for developing alcohol strategies. More research into the possible effect modifications of pattern of consumption, beverage type, age and gender will enable these estimates to be improved.