
Organized screening in Hong Kong narrowed socioeconomic disparities over 9 years, although suboptimal uptake persists in key groups.

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Organized screening in Hong Kong narrowed socioeconomic disparities over 9 years, although suboptimal uptake persists in key groups.

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Published: December 9th 2025 | Updated: December 12th 2025