Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Vital Signs: Breast Cancer Screening Among Women Aged 50--74 Years --- United States, 2008

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Breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer deaths for women in the United States. Screening with treatment has lowered breast cancer mortality.

In recent years, mammography rates have plateaued. Critical gaps in screening remain for certain racial/ethnic groups and lower socioeconomic groups, and for the uninsured.

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