Breast Cancer Screening Coverage - China, 2018-2019

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Oncology
• Health Services Research

Background:

• In 2015, breast cancer screening coverage among adult women in China was low at 18.9%.
• Socioeconomic disparities and regional variations in screening coverage have been previously observed.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report updated national breast cancer screening coverage in China for women aged 20 years and above.
• To identify demographic and socioeconomic factors associated with screening uptake.
• To analyze geographic variations in screening coverage across China.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of national survey data from 2018-2019.
• Stratification of screening coverage by age, socioeconomic status, and geographic region.

Main Results:

• Breast cancer screening coverage for women aged 20 and above reached 22.3% in 2018-2019.
• Women with lower socioeconomic status exhibited significantly lower screening coverage.
• Substantial provincial-level variations in screening coverage were identified.

Conclusions:

• Despite a modest increase, breast cancer screening coverage in China remains suboptimal.
• Addressing socioeconomic disparities and regional inequalities is crucial for improving screening rates.
• Public health interventions should focus on policy, financial support, health education, and service accessibility to enhance breast cancer screening nationwide.