Table 2. Percent decline compared to Background for the year 2008 and the period 1975–2008.
BC mortality reduction compared to Background: | ||||
Only screening | Only adjuvant treatments | Both interventions | Synergy | |
2008 | 20.4 | 15.8 | 34.1 | −2.1 |
1990–2008 | 12.7 | 12.4 | 23.7 | −1.4 |