TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1998//
TI  - Effects of an assessment of needs for medical and social services on long-term mortality: a randomized controlled study
JO  - International journal of epidemiology
A1  - Theobald, H.
A1  - Bygren, L. O.
A1  - Carstensen, J.
A1  - Hauffman, M.
A1  - Engfeldt, P.
SP  - 194
EP  - 198
VL  - 27
IS  - 2
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0300-5771
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -