Reduction from 2011 to 2017 in adherence to breast cancer screening and non-improvement in the uptake of cervical cancer screening among women living in Spain

Breast and cervical cancer have been identified as leading causes of cancer death in women [1]. Interestingly, among the European Union member states, Spain is one of the countries with the lowest death rates for breast cancer [1]. In Spain, there is a breast cancer screening program based on biennial mammography that is focused on the female population aged 50-69; mammography recommendations begin at age to 40 years among those with risk factors [2]. On the other hand, private health centers also carry out a breast cancer screening program, but it starts at age 40 years with an annual frequency regardless of the presence of risk factors [3].
Source: Maturitas - Category: Primary Care Authors: Source Type: research