Socioeconomic Disparities in Breast Cancer Screening in Hawaii

IntroductionDespite evidence that breast cancer screening reduces morbidity and mortality, many women do not obtain mammograms. Our objective was to analyze the relationship between income and mammography screening for members enrolled in a large health plan in Hawaii.MethodsWe analyzed claims data...

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Main Authors: Timothy Halliday, PhD, Deborah A. Taira, ScD, James Davis, PhD, Henry Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2007-10-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
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Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2007/oct/06_0098.htm