Percentage of female Medicare enrollees ages 65-74 that received an annual mammography screening. The 2023 County Health Rankings used data from 2020 for this measure. (CHR 2023)

Evidence suggests that mammography screening reduces breast cancer mortality, especially among older women.¹ A physician’s recommendation or referral – as well as satisfaction with physicians – are major factors facilitating breast cancer screening. Currently, women ages 45-54 are recommended to get mammograms every year, and women 55 and older are recommended to get mammograms every 2 years. (CHR 2023)