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The aim is to evaluate breast cancer screening rates and understand the barriers leading to lower screening among women aged 50 to 74.

July 4, 1990JAMA

Screening mammography: a missed clinical opportunity? Results of the NCI Breast Cancer Screening Consortium and National Health Interview Survey Studies

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The aim is to evaluate breast cancer screening rates and understand the barriers leading to lower screening among women aged 50 to 74.
Utilized data from seven studies sponsored by the National Cancer Institute.
Included population-based surveys of women aged 50 to 74 years without breast cancer.
Analyzed characteristics and reasons for low screening rates.
Only 25% to 41% of women had undergone a mammogram.
46% to 76% of women had a clinical breast examination within the past year.
Common reasons for lack of screening included not knowing the need for a mammogram and lack of physician recommendation.

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Population-based surveys assess breast cancer screening rates in women, indicating missed opportunities for recommendations.

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