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Self-reported use of mammography among women aged 40 or more years - United States, 1989 and 1995

Article Abstract:

Data from the CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System show that the percentage of women 40 years or older who had a mammogram within the previous two years increased in all 39 states surveyed. Overall, the percentage increased from 44%-65% in 1989 to 63%-80% in 1995. Increases ranged from 9% in Minnesota to 45% in West Virginia and New York. These data confirm other surveys, one of which showed that the percentage of women in this age group who get regular mammograms increased from 29% in 1987 to 61% in 1994. Regular mammograms could reduce the death rate from breast cancer 19% to 30% in this age group.

Statistics

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Strategies for improving sensitivity of screening mammography for women aged 40 to 49 years

Article Abstract:

It may be necessary to recommend annual mammograms for women between 40 and 49 years old. Several clinical trials and meta-analyses have revealed that mammography does not reduce mortality rates in these women as much as it does in those 50 years or older. This was thought to be a result of the fact that younger women have denser breasts, which could obscure small tumors. However, a 1996 study found this was not the case and in fact revealed that younger women had more fast-growing tumors that arose in between biennial screenings.

Editorial, Usage

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Self-Reported Use of Mammography and Insurance Status Among Women Aged [equal to or greater than] 40 Years--United States, 1991-1992 and 1996-1997

Article Abstract:

A lack of health insurance may prevent some women from having screening mammograms to detect breast cancer. Researchers determined that 65% of women in 1991-1992 reported having a recent mammogram, while 71% reported a recent mammogram in a 1996-1997 survey. Uninsured women were less likely to report undergoing screening mammography. Increasing access to health insurance may increase use of the screening test and further reduce breast cancer incidence.

Reports, Demographic aspects, Medical screening, Health screening, United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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