The incidence of breast cancer in the General Practice Research Database compared with national cancer registration data
2000
Breast Cancer Incidence Rates in the UK
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Author Information
Author(s): Kaye J A, Derby L E, Melero-Montes M del Mar, Quinn M, Jick H
Primary Institution: Harvard School of Public Health
Conclusion
Breast cancer incidence rates in the UK from 1990 to 1996 were similar between the General Practice Research Database and national cancer registration data.
Supporting Evidence
- The GPRD is a valuable resource for studying breast cancer incidence.
- The study covers data from 1990 to 1996.
Takeaway
The study found that the number of breast cancer cases in the UK was about the same in two different data sources, which means both sources are reliable.
Participant Demographics
Women aged 35–69
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