Mammographic screening under age 50: a review

I Andersson1

  • 1University Hospital Malmö, Malmö, Sweden.

Trials indicate that screening women between 40 and 49 with mammography results in a clear mortality benefit. Whether this is worth the side-effects and financial cost is a matter of judgement. Some national health authorities and several other bodies consider the balance favourable enough to recommend general screening for this age group.