Screening Mammography for Young Women in Israel: Between Guidelines and Common Practice.

ABSTRACT: Background. Breast cancer screening via mammography for women younger than 50 y sparks controversy due to balancing benefits and risks. In Israel, specific criteria govern early screening initiation, yet global studies reveal low adherence to guidelines for this demographic. Objectives. This study aims to report on young women's referrals for screening mammography in Israel, assess adherence to guidelines, and identify factors influencing guideline adherence. Design, Setting, and Participants. A cross-sectional study analyzed referral letters for screening mammography issued to women aged 18 to 49 y from March 2019 to February 2020 in 2 districts of Israel's largest health care provider. Exclusions included women with a history of breast cancer or BRCA mutations. Of 9,

SUBMITTER: Essar Schvartz N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11905013 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature