Screening Mammography Utilization in the United States
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چکیده
Abstract Breast cancer is the second leading cause of mortality in adult women United States. Screening mammography reduces breast between 22% and 48%; however, screening remains underutilized. utilization data are available from insurance claims, electronic medical records, patient self-report via surveys, each source has unique benefits challenges. Numerous barriers exist that adversely affect use This article will review States, explore factors impact utilization, briefly discuss strategies to improve utilization.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of breast imaging
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2631-6110', '2631-6129']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/jbi/wbad042