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Clinical Trial
. 1998 Apr;27(2):194-8.
doi: 10.1093/ije/27.2.194.

Effects of an assessment of needs for medical and social services on long-term mortality: a randomized controlled study

H Theobald  1 , L O Bygren, J Carstensen, M Hauffman, P Engfeldt
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Clinical Trial

Effects of an assessment of needs for medical and social services on long-term mortality: a randomized controlled study

H Theobald et al. Int J Epidemiol. 1998 Apr.

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.

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