Survey of PSA Testing Rates in General Practice
Author Information
Author(s): Melia J, Moss S
Primary Institution: Cancer Screening Evaluation Unit, Institute of Cancer Research
Hypothesis
The use of prostate specific antigen (PSA) test could have a large impact on the incidence of prostate cancer in the UK.
Conclusion
Only a small percentage of men over 45 had a PSA test, but a significant portion of those tested had elevated PSA levels.
Supporting Evidence
- 3.5% of men aged over 45 had a PSA test.
- 21.3% of those tested had a PSA level greater than 4 ng/ml.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many older men got tested for prostate cancer, and found that not many did, but some who did had high test results.
Methodology
Survey of PSA testing rates among men aged over 45 in a general practice database.
Limitations
Future data need to distinguish between men with and without symptoms.
Participant Demographics
Men aged over 45 with no previous record of prostate cancer.
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