@article{ref1,
title="Effects of an assessment of needs for medical and social services on long-term mortality: a randomized controlled study",
journal="International journal of epidemiology",
year="1998",
author="Theobald, H. and Bygren, L. O. and Carstensen, J. and Hauffman, M. and Engfeldt, P.",
volume="27",
number="2",
pages="194-198",
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.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0300-5771",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}