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The position statement on addressing the harms of population breast screening was developed for health professionals in primary care to contribute to conversations with women about breast screening. This document examines the recent major reviews of breast screening, and discusses known harms.
The National Health Committee (NHC) has independently reviewed this position statement. Their view is that the NSU’s position statement offers a balanced assessment of the harms of breast screening and may help clarify the large amount of sometimes contradictory information that has recently appeared.