The national prevention strategy and breast cancer screening: Scientific evidence for public health action

M. Plescia and M.C. White

American Journal of Public Health, 2013, vol. 103, issue 9, 1545-1548

Abstract: Mammographyscreening rates in the United States have remained fairly stable over the past decade, and screening rates remain low for some groups. We examined insights fromrecent public health research on breast cancer screening to identify promising new approaches to improve screening rates and address persistent health disparities in mammography use. We considered this research in the context of the four strategic directions of the National Prevention Strategy: elimination of health disparities, empowered people, healthy and safe community environments, and clinical and community preventive services. This research points to the value of direct outreach and case management services, interventions to support more patient-centered models of care, and more organized, population-based approaches to identify women who are eligible to be screened, encourage participation, and monitor results.

Keywords: aged; article; breast tumor; early diagnosis; female; health care disparity; health care planning; human; mammography; methodology; middle aged; preventive medicine; public health; standard; statistics, Aged; Breast Neoplasms; Early Detection of Cancer; Female; Health Priorities; Healthcare Disparities; Humans; Mammography; Middle Aged; Preventive Medicine; Public Health (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2013.301305

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