Timeliness of Abnormal Screening and Diagnostic Mammography Follow-up at Facilities Serving Vulnerable Women

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Examines differences in the timeliness of follow-up after an abnormal mammography for woman in rural areas, with limited education or income, and racial/ethnic minorities and how it pertains to health risks. Addresses whether female populations in rural settings are at risk for loss to follow-up after abnormal diagnostic mammography.

L. Elizabeth Goldman, Rod Walker, Rebecca Hubbard, Karla Kerlikowske

Medical Care, 51(4), 307-314

04/2013

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Access · Cancer · Health disparities · Health screening · Rural-urban differences · Women