Changes in Canadian women's mammography rates since the implementation of mass screening programs.
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| Title: | Changes in Canadian women's mammography rates since the implementation of mass screening programs. |
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| Authors: | De Grasse CE (AUTHOR), O'Connor AM (AUTHOR), Boulet J (AUTHOR), Edwards N (AUTHOR), Bryant H (AUTHOR), Breithaupt K (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | American Journal of Public Health. Jun99, Vol. 89 Issue 6, p927-929. 3p. |
| Subjects: | Mammograms, Breast exams, Breast cancer, Medical screening, Women's health |
| Geographic Terms: | Canada |
| Abstract: | OBJECTIVES: This study reports on Canadian mammography rates between 1990, when mass screening programs were launched, and 1994/95. METHODS: Mammography rates from 2 national surveys were compared according to the presence of a provincial screening program. RESULTS: Mammography rates among women aged 50 to 69 years (the targeted group) increased significantly, by 16%; increases were twice as high in provinces with screening programs. Among women in their 40s (nontargeted group), the changes were insignificant and independent of screening program status. CONCLUSIONS: Screening programs appear to have influenced the mammography rates of targeted women aged 50 to 69 years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | OBJECTIVES: This study reports on Canadian mammography rates between 1990, when mass screening programs were launched, and 1994/95. METHODS: Mammography rates from 2 national surveys were compared according to the presence of a provincial screening program. RESULTS: Mammography rates among women aged 50 to 69 years (the targeted group) increased significantly, by 16%; increases were twice as high in provinces with screening programs. Among women in their 40s (nontargeted group), the changes were insignificant and independent of screening program status. CONCLUSIONS: Screening programs appear to have influenced the mammography rates of targeted women aged 50 to 69 years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00900036 |
| DOI: | 10.2105/AJPH.89.6.927 |
