CDC study finds health-related social needs hinder women's routine mammograms, impacting early breast cancer detection.
A new CDC study found that health-related social needs like food insecurity or lack of reliable transport are significant barriers to women getting routine mammograms, crucial for early breast cancer detection. Women with more health-related social needs were 20% less likely to have up-to-date mammograms. The study suggests addressing these social determinants of health could improve breast cancer screening efforts and reduce breast cancer deaths.
April 09, 2024
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