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What is population screening programme?
In the Netherlands we have three cancer screening programmes: breast cancer screening, cervical cancer screening and colorectal cancer screening programme. The population screening programmes are offered by the government. Participation is free and voluntary. The population screening programme are carried out by the centre for population screening (Bevolkingsonderzoek Nederland).
Proven effective
4,213,918 invitations
The number of women and men who received an invitation for breast cancer, cervical cancer or colorectal cancer screening programme in 2023.
2,679,993 clients
The number of women and men who participated in breast, cervical or bowel cancer screening programme in 2023.
932 staff
In the Netherlands 932 staff were involved in carrying out the three cancer screening programmes that took place in 2023.
27,119 diagnoses
The number of people diagnosed with cancer following the health screening program in 2023.