A population of 200 healthy men was followed up for the development of prostate cancer. 10 men were followed-up for 1 year and were then lost to follow-up. After being followed-up for 5 years, 10 men developed prostate cancer. The remaining men who never developed prostate cancer were followed for 10 years. Calculate the total number of person years of observation accrued by this population

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A population of 200 healthy men was followed up for the development of prostate cancer. 10 men were followed-up for 1 year and were then lost to follow-up. After being followed-up for 5 years, 10 men developed prostate cancer. The remaining men who never developed prostate cancer were followed for 10 years.

Calculate the total number of person years of observation accrued by this population

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