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Older women and mammography: factors influencing their attitudes
1Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, USA.
Breast disease is a leading factor in the morbidity of older women. Unfortunately, this population segment receives less education on breast screening methods and has a lower rate of mammography use than others. This article focuses on the misconceptions concerning elderly breast care and the reasons why mammography use is lowest in this population segment.
Breast disease is a leading factor in the morbidity of older women. Unfortunately, this population segment receives less education on breast screening methods and has a lower rate of mammography use than others. This article focuses on the misconceptions concerning elderly breast care and the reasons why mammography use is lowest in this population segment.