Table 1.
Number of men in the target population and screening arm, years of intake and mean years of follow-up by center in ERSPC. Core age group, follow-up to 31.12.2010, censored at 13 years
| Center | Target population | Assigned to screening arm | Years of recruitment | Median of follow-up (years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-consent randomisation | ||||
| Finland | 80,379 | 31,970 | 1996–1999 | 13 |
| Italy | 14,517 | 7,266 | 1996–2000 | 12.6 |
| Sweden | 11,852 | 5,901 | 1994–1995 | 13 |
| Post-consent randomisation | ||||
| Belgium | 8,562 | 4,307 | 1991–2003 | 13 |
| Netherlands | 34,833 | 17,443 | 1993–2000 | 13 |
| Switzerland | 9,903 | 4,948 | 1998–2003 | 10.2 |