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Breast Cancer Screening

Researchers identify determinants of the demand for breast cancer screening

According to recent research from the United States, "Demand theory has been applied to the use of breast exams for cancer prevention, but not since widespread promotion of mammography screening and managed care. Previous economic analyses may be biased due to inclusion of diagnostic exams and generally fail to consider perceived risk and time costs."

D. R. Lairson and colleagues sought to "identify and measure the effect of economic, demographic, and behavioral factors that influence the use of mammography screening among U.S. women...

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