2008
DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2008.07.041
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Mass Screening for Prostate Cancer in Korea: A Population Based Study

Abstract: The estimated cancer detection rate in Korean men 55 years or older was 3.36%. The significance of the high rate in this population should be determined through repeat screening and further surveillance in the future.

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“…The number of prostatectomies was reported to increase from 348 in 2002 to 2,123 in 2007 17. The basis for this increase in incidence of prostate cancer included increased longevity, westernized lifestyle, easier access to medical facilities for the general population, and the launch of several public awareness programs 7,18. Because of this situation, a number of urologists are interested in the behavior of prostate cancer in Korean men compared to other ethnic groups.…”
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“…The number of prostatectomies was reported to increase from 348 in 2002 to 2,123 in 2007 17. The basis for this increase in incidence of prostate cancer included increased longevity, westernized lifestyle, easier access to medical facilities for the general population, and the launch of several public awareness programs 7,18. Because of this situation, a number of urologists are interested in the behavior of prostate cancer in Korean men compared to other ethnic groups.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…First, Koreans are becoming more knowledgeable on prostate cancer through public awareness programs and an increased interest in health issues 18. Accordingly, a greater number of men visit hospitals to determine their prostate status even though they have no symptoms.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Une étude coréenne récente, publiée en 2008 [17], confirme cette augmentation du taux de PSA en fonction de l'âge (une moyenne de 1,2 ng/ml, 2,2 ng/ml, 3 Cet âge moyen de diagnostic du cancer, élevé dans nos pays à ressources limitées pourrait s'expliquer par l'insuffisance de sensibilisation sur la maladie, l'absence de programme de dépistage et l'insuffisance des structures de soins spécialisées.…”
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“…Dans la littérature urologique, cette corrélation est controversée. Certaines études occidentale et asiatique confirment l'augmentation du taux de PSA en fonction de l'âge [14,15], alors que dans des études africaines n'a pas été retrouvée une telle corrélation [4].…”
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