Preventive Care: How Mammography Utilization Changes as Women Age

DiscussionMammography use was higher in patients with HTN and HLD, and lower in patients with prior MI and stroke, which may reflect differences in comorbidity-related general health care use. Use increased until it peaked around age 60. An understanding of how mammography use naturally evolves as people age may help better target specific populations and improve overall use of preventive care.
Source: Journal of the American College of Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research