McKnight's April 12, 2024
The cost of getting a mammogram and access to providers aren’t the only obstacles women face when it comes to getting mammograms, according to a new report. About 3 in 10 women between the ages of 50 and 74 who had more than three health-related social needs didn’t get the breast scans.
The more health-related social needs a woman has, the less likely she is to get a mammogram, the report stated.
The report was published Tuesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Other factors that affect a woman’s likelihood of getting a mammogram include lack of transportation, less hours at work, feeling isolated, and experiencing food insecurity.
Data came from the 2022 2022 Behavioral Risk...
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