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Colorectal cancer in the Australian population : prospects for prevention through screening / David Weller.

Includes bibliographical references. / xiii, 260 leaves ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Examins Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) screening as a possible means of reducing mortality from colorectal cancer in Australia. Consists of an evaluation of a FOBT screening program in South Australia (in terms of numbers of cancers detected, accuracy of the test used, costs of the program and characteristics of participants) and surveys of the general population and of South Australian general practitioners, providing information on knowledge, attitudes and practices in relation to colorectal cancer and its prevention. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Community Medicine, 1995?

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:ADTP/262746
Date January 1994
CreatorsWeller, David P.
Source SetsAustraliasian Digital Theses Program
Languageen_US
Detected LanguageEnglish

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