Clinical and mammographic screening in a district of Milan: organization, social influence and results
Pravettoni, A.; Cescon, S.; Moro, G.; Verga, M.; Saibene, F.; Micheli, A.
Epidemiologia E Prevenzione 17(57): 296-301
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 1120-9763 PMID: 7957707 Document Number: 410356
A reduction in the mortality rate for breast cancer in women over 50 years undergoing mammographic screening has been reported in many studies. Since the first experience in Florence in 1970, mammographic screenings on a population from different areas of Italy began. We report the experience carried out in the 16th District of Milan among women from 50 to 60 years of age. A promotional activity with the use of local media supported the program. The screening was based on two-view conventional mammography and clinical examination. Immediate response was given to the women. The compliance was 60%. Mainly immigrants, with only primary school education, mothers of several children and freelancers seem to be the main features of the women in the non-attenders group.