Report says "1 in 5 U.S. Women Skip Recommended Mammograms"

According to a recent study, there is a worrying trend among American women aged 50 to 74: over 21.7% of them, or one in five, do not follow the guidelines for mammography screening frequency.

For women in this age range, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), which is made up of medical professionals and disease specialists, suggests getting mammograms every two years in order to find breast cancer early.

To ascertain the degree of non-compliance, the California-based online health and financial resource HelpAdvisor examined survey data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Surprisingly, at least 25% of women in 13 states do not adhere to these crucial directives. With 34.2% of women aged 50 to 74 failing to have a mammogram within the advised two-year interval, Wyoming leads the list.

Experts identify a number of causes for non-compliance, including socioeconomic hurdles, a lack of knowledge about the advantages of screening, regional restrictions, and outcomes fear. Many health insurance policies normally provide mammograms as a free service, which some people may not be aware of.

Experts advise raising awareness of the availability and significance of mammograms, reminding patients annually, and educating the public about the recommended screening ages and frequencies to increase compliance. Mammograms are still essential for detecting breast cancer early and saving lives.