Mammographic densities of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women living in Australia’s Northern Territory

Kriscia A. Tapia (), Gail Garvey, Mark F. McEntee, Mary Rickard, Lorraine Lydiard and Patrick C. Brennan
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Kriscia A. Tapia: The University of Sydney
Gail Garvey: The University of Sydney
Mark F. McEntee: University College Cork
Mary Rickard: The University of Sydney
Lorraine Lydiard: BreastScreen Northern Territory
Patrick C. Brennan: The University of Sydney

International Journal of Public Health, 2019, vol. 64, issue 7, No 13, 1085-1095

Abstract: Abstract Objectives To compare the mammographic densities and other characteristics of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women screened in Australia. Methods Population screening programme data of Aboriginal (n = 857) and non-Aboriginal women (n = 3236) were used. Mann–Whitney U test compared ages at screening and Chi-square tests compared personal and clinical information. Logistic regression analysis was used for density groupings. OR and 95% CI were calculated for multivariate association for density. Results Mammographic density was lower amongst Aboriginal women (P

Keywords: Aboriginal Australians; Mammographic density; Breast cancer (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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