European Journal of Cancer
Volume 37, Issue 14 , Pages 1790-1796 , September 2001

Assessing the resource implications of extending routine invitation to breast screening to women aged 65–67 years

Received 23 April 2001 ,Accepted 23 May 2001.

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European Journal of Cancer
Volume 37, Issue 14 , Pages 1790-1796 , September 2001

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