Black women should NOT change breast cancer screening behaviors based on new guidelines

•Mammogram guidelines are based on studies with limited representation of black women.•Breast cancer incidence and mortality are worse for black women compared to white.•Additional study is needed to make guidelines applicable to black women.

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Published in:Preventive medicine 2017-12, Vol.105, p.95-96
Main Authors: Haddad, Diane N., Sweeting, Raeshell S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Black women
Breast cancer
Disparities
Mammogram
Screening
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Summary:•Mammogram guidelines are based on studies with limited representation of black women.•Breast cancer incidence and mortality are worse for black women compared to white.•Additional study is needed to make guidelines applicable to black women.
ISSN:0091-7435
1096-0260
DOI:10.1016/j.ypmed.2017.07.031