[INTRODUCTION - Breast cancer screening has been started in January 1. 2002. in Hungary in the course of the National Health Program. Breast cancer is the main cause of death among women’s malignant tomors, and the aim of the project is to reduce this mortality. The chance of survival is highly increased by the early detection of the disease. Kenezy Breast Center was connected to this project. PATIENTS AND METHODES - Females between 45-65 years without symptoms participated in the project. Paralel to this women with symptoms, sometimes with palplable masses were clinically examined. Screening mammography films were read by two radiologists and the complementary examinations of the breast and the axillary lymph nodes - ultrasonography, guided biopsy (FNAB, core biopsy) - were performed always by the same doctor. Results of the two projects were compared. RESULTS - The incidence of malignant breast cancer was 4‰ in the screening and 1,5% in the clinical group. 46.5% of the malignant breast cancers revealed by the clinical examinations was diagnosed in the group of women between the age of 45 to 65 years. This is the age when most women are involved in the screening program. 7.3% of the tumors was diagnosed in the 40- 44 year age-group and 11.3% among women aging 66-77 years. The rate of malignant tumors smaller than 1.5 cm was 49.1% according to screening records and 36% in the clinical trial. In both groups, tumor size of 1.5 cm proved to be a critical limit regarding to the development of metastases, mainly in the axillary region. Above this size, metastases were more frequent. CONCLUSIONS - Both breast screening program and clinical exams are of great significance. Based on the data obtained during two years, authors found that women below the age of 40 and above the age of 65 should also be involved in the screening program. Detection of breast tumor is possible at an early stage by screening. In the case of small tumors (smaller than 1.5 cm) the development of axillary metastases is less likely than in the case of larger ones. The lack of metastases in the axillary lymph nodes offers better prognosis according to the published scientific data, which reinforces the importance and necessity of the screening programs.]

[The aim of the screening program was to investigate blood pressure levels in different ages according to obesity. Blood pressure, heart rate, body composition, bodyweight, height and BMI were assessed. 2202 adolescent (1326 girls, 876 boys) participated in the screening program. The mean systolic blood pressure of all screened adolescents was 126.34 ± 12.55 mmHg. Boy/girl values were 131.87 ± 13.59/117.49 ± 5.69 mmHg, p < 0.001. The mean diastolic blood pressure of all screened adolescents was 71.86 ± 8.74 mmHg. Boy/girl values were 72.61 ± 9.17/66.69 ± 5.04 mmHg, p < 0.001. The 50%, 90%, 95%, and 99% thresholds and cases for systolic, diastolic blood pressure, and the BMI and BodyFluid thresholds, detailed for 14–18 year olds, girls and boys, are tabulated. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) was over 99% in 12 girls (14- year-olds), 39 (15), 42 (16), 33 (17), 5 (18) to height. SBP was over 99% in 17 boys (14-year-olds), 73 (15), 100 (16), 33 (17), 5 (18) to height. It is emphasized that systolic blood pressure (SBP) is > 99% in 12 girls (14 years), 39 (15), 42 (16), 33 (17), 5 (18) to body height. SBP > 99% for 17 boys (14 years), 73 (15), 100 (16), 33 (17), 5 (18) to body height. Elevated diastolic values were associated with elevated systolic values, but less occurred. The percentage of high blood pressure was more frequent among boys and girls who were in the overweight group (58.6% and 18.6%). Normal blood pressure is higher in overweight and obese adolescents and is a significant risk factor for developing high blood pressure in young adulthood.]

[In the past 10 years, a number of screening programs with various goals have been started in Hungary, with varying degrees of success. The „Comprehensive Health Screening of Hungary 2010-2020” program has been touring the country (with a screening truck), either joining organised events or as an independent screening, collaborating with local healthcare centers (primary care, occupational healthcare etc). The screening program has been conducted in a special truck, in which various examinations were performed in a set time. Those who participated in the screening received a prevention information pack (for studying and reading at home) and the official publication of the program (Health Book), in which the program and the screening results were described. In the past four years the screening truck has been to 725 places in Hungary and travelled 83,145 kilometers. 87,935 people have participated in comprehensive screening. 194,549 visitors received lifestyle counseling and 142,319 received Prevention Packs. In total 2,901,855 examinations have been performed, which required 6711 hours of work of 1132 healthcare professionals. 5,856,114 answers were given to queries of the survey related to the health status of the Hungarian population. The program has already overfulfiled its original goals to visit 1500 locations and perform 8 million examination during this period. It is of particular significance that the average age of participants was 40 years. As cardiovascular risk is still the leading health risk, screening for such risk factors has to be part of all general and complex screening programs. In this program, an increasing number of validated, rapid and effective risk-estimation tests were used. It is remarkable that 20% of the tests related to colorectal cancer risk has positive results. Also of importance are the test results for hearing loss (7% positive) and various degrees of visual impairment (over 50%). Both results have significant social and economical implications for both individuals and the society. Unfortunately, the general level of health consciousness is still low. This might be improved not only by the screening itself but the opportunity to inform the public and provide organised counselling and printed materials, for which the activity and expertise of professional healthcare worker is essential. ]