Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title:  The role of health policy in the burden of breast cancer in Brazil  
 
Version: 0 Date: 11 May 2017 
 
Reviewer:  Tonia  Onyeka  
 
Reviewer’s report:  
 
1. 'Stata' should have the registered trademark sign (R)  
 
2. Mortality -to-incidence rate is MIR and nor MRI  
 
3. US dollars and not U SA dollars; what is the exchange rate? Please quote.  
 
4. In Line 91, you said, '...and Barlett test of to assess the sphericity....' Please explain what you 
mean.  
 
5. Line 97, '...representing U$137.54 million....' correct this phrase  
 
6. Conclusion: This is too brief and sounds contradictory. Does not capture study findings.  
 
Are the methods appropriate and well described?  
If not, please specify what is required in your comments t o the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Does the work include the necessary controls?  
If not, please specify which controls are required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?  
If not, please explain in your comments to the authors.  
 
No 
 
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manuscript or would you recommend an 
additional statistical review?  
If an additional statistical review is recommended, please specify what aspects require further 
assessment in your comments to the editors.  
 
I am able to assess the statistics  
 
Quality of written English  
Please indicate the quality of language in the manuscript:  
 
Not suitable for publication unless extensively edited  
 
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