Table 2.

Characteristics of the included randomized controlled trials (RCTs)

ERSPC: Included duplicate Göteborg data (those born in 1930-939), but used only part of the Göteborg data (those born in 1940-1944); ERSPC: Inclusion criteria age was 50-74 yr, but only those 55-64 yr were included in the study. Both data extracted in this study; PLCO: each reported data of 7-and 10-yr follow-up; Norrköping trial: Included only in the sensitivity analysis.

Abbreviations: NA, Not assessed; PSA, Prostate specific antigen; DRE, digital rectal exam.