Trends in Mammography Use Among Women Aged 40 to 74 Years in the US, 2002-2022 - PubMed
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- The study analyzed trends in mammography use among US women aged 40-74 from 2002 to 2022 using data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
- Overall, mammography use showed a downward trend, but the biennial changes were not statistically significant for women aged 40-49 (-0.54%) and 50-74 (-0.16%).
- Significant declines in mammography use were observed among younger women without health insurance (-1.54%), current smokers (-1.36%), unmarried women (-1.10%), and non-Hispanic White women (-0.58%).
- Following the 2009 USPSTF recommendation, mammography use decreased significantly among younger non-Hispanic White (-0.88%), Asian (-2.45%), and uninsured (-2.39%) women, but not significantly among non-Hispanic Black women.
- Mammography use was consistently lower in Western states compared to Eastern states across both age groups.
- The findings highlight the need for clear, risk-based screening communication and targeted strategies to promote guideline-concordant decision-making, especially among younger women.