Women of Sweden Cohort
The registry is based on exported data on all invitations to cervical screening in Sweden, all cervical smears, HPV tests, tissue samples and their diagnoses as well as biobanking of cervical cells.
Yearly reports describe the quality of the prevention in Sweden. These are posted at www.nkcx.se and it is possible to query the database for various quality indicators on both country, county and community level. Active research on imporved prevention, for example by randomised healthcare policies and clinical trials with registry-based follow-up.
Purpose:
Quality assurance of the prevention of cervical cancer in Sweden
Go to data source
Opens in a new tabhttp://www.nkcx.se/index.htm
Citation and access
Citation and access
Data access level:
Creator/Principal investigator(s):
- Joakim Dillner - Karolinska universitetssjukhuset - Center for Cervix Cancer Prevention
Research principal:
Citation:
Method and outcome
Method and outcome
Unit of analysis:
Population:
Swedish women aged 23-60 years.
Time method:
Sampling procedure:
Time period(s) investigated:
Data format/data structure:
Data collection - Physical measurements and tests
Data collection - Physical measurements and tests
Mode of collection:
Physical measurements and tests
Time period(s) for data collection:
1970 - Ongoing
Source of the data:
- Population group
Geographic coverage
Geographic coverage
Geographic description:
Sweden
Administrative information
Administrative information
Responsible department/unit:
Center for Cervix Cancer Prevention
