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Am J Public Health. 2013 Sep;103(9):1545-8. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2013.301305. Epub 2013 Jul 18.

The National Prevention Strategy and breast cancer screening: scientific evidence for public health action.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA. mplescia@cdc.gov

Abstract

Mammography screening rates in the United States have remained fairly stable over the past decade, and screening rates remain low for some groups. We examined insights from recent 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.

PMID:
23865665
PMCID:
PMC3780685
DOI:
10.2105/AJPH.2013.301305
[Indexed for MEDLINE]
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