New Taipei City’s follow-up rate for positive cancer screening results in 2020 was 85.7%, surpassing the original short-term goal of 83% for 2020. The cancer screening tools that are used are medically proven and integrated with community resources during the organized screening of four major types of cancer (colon cancer, oral cancer, breast cancer, and cervical cancer). The goal is to help the public detect cancer early through health education and community screening services, which can improve treatment rates and ensure the health of the public. To simplify the process of seeking medical care and increasing referral rates, shuttle services for individuals and clinic transfers are provided to facilitate referrals for positive cases. Furthermore, the city government also subsidizes the cost of painless colonoscopy for patients from disadvantaged groups. From 2011 to 2020, the cancer mortality rate per 100,000 people decreased by 4.2 deaths on average each year. Among the four major cancers for which screening is conducted, the greatest decrease was observed for colon cancer with an average annual decrease of 0.9 death; the mortality rates for oral, breast, and cervical cancer each decreased by 0.3 death during this time period.

Competent Authority：The Department of Health