Peer Reviewed: Socioeconomic Disparities in Breast Cancer Screening in Hawaii
Timothy J. Halliday, Deborah A. Taira, James W. Davis, Henry Chan
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Timothy J. Halliday, Deborah A. Taira, James W. Davis, Henry Chan
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Introduction Despite 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.
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Introduction Despite 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.
Key concepts: Medicine, Socioeconomic status, Mammography, Breast cancer, Breast cancer screening, Family medicine, Peer review, Health equity