Citation

Theobald H, Bygren LO, Carstensen J, Hauffman M, Engfeldt P. Int. J. Epidemiol. 1998; 27(2): 194-198.

Affiliation

Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Family Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, International Epidemiological Association, Publisher Oxford University Press)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9602398

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate the long-term effects of one general health screening on mortality. METHOD: After stratification and randomization of a population of 450,000 inhabitants, two groups were formed, an intervention group of 3064 people and a control group of 29,122 people. From the National Cause of Death Register, data were collected as regards death and causes of deaths for 1970-1990. RESULTS: Multivariate analysis was used to correct for known confounders. We then found no differences between the groups regarding deaths from all causes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer or accidents and poisoning. CONCLUSIONS: One general health screening seems to have little, if any value in preventing fatal diseases.

Language: en