Key result
The age-standardized prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysms ≥3.0 cm detected by sonographic screening varied significantly by region, from 4.5% in Denmark to 7.7% in the United Kingdom.
Why the study?
What is the attendance and prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysm in sonographic screening programs across the UK, Denmark, and Australia?
Cross-Sectional (n=46,397)
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What is the attendance and prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysm in sonographic screening programs across the UK, Denmark, and Australia?
The prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysms varies significantly across different geographic regions, which may impact the expected yield and cost-effectiveness of population-based screening programs.
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Regional AAA prevalence variation may affect screening yield; leaves open need for region-specific program design.
A 2001 study conducted a cross-sectional in Abdominal aortic aneurysm (n=46,397). Geographic region was evaluated on Age standardised prevalence of AAAs of 3.0 cm or more. The age-standardized prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysms ≥3.0 cm detected by sonographic screening varied significantly by region, from 4.5% in Denmark to 7.7% in the United Kingdom.