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TOPLINE: A national survey of 8996 females reveals comparable mammography screening rates between those who identify as veterans (57.9%) and nonveterans (55.2%).
METHODOLOGY:
Researchers analyzed data from the 2019 National Health Interview Survey, a cross-sectional national survey tracking health information.
Female respondents aged 40 to 74 years without history of breast cancer were included in the analysis.
Analysis evaluated the association between screening and veteran status through logistic regression, adjusting for potential confounders.
Survey procedures accounted for complex sampling design to obtain valid estimates for the civilian, noninstitutionalized US population.
TAKEAWAY:
Analysis included 8996 female survey respondents, including 169 veterans (1.9%) and 320 (3.2%) reported having military health coverage.
Mammography screening rates within the last year were comparable between veterans (57.9%) and nonveterans (55.2%).
Veteran status showed no significant association with differences in mammography screening percentages (P = .96).
Among insured participants, military health insurance demonstrated no significant association with mammography screening percentages (P = .13).
The authors suggest that radiology practices should design proactive outreach strategies to address the needs of the growing number of female veterans who may face increased breast cancer risk due to military environmental exposures.
IN PRACTICE: “Although the results from our study demonstrate comparable mammography screening percentages, veterans may face additional risk factors for breast cancer due to occupational,” the authors argue.
SOURCE: This summary is based on a preprint published online in the Journal of the American College of Radiology: Milton A, Miles R, Gettle LM, Van Geertruyden P, Narayan AK. Utilization of Mammography Screening in Female Veterans: Cross-Sectional Survey Results from the National Health Interview Survey. J Am Coll Radiol. Published online April 24, 2025. doi:10.1016/j.jacr.2025.04.017
LIMITATIONS: The study relied on self-reported adherence data, which could overestimate screening percentages. Data collection occurred prior to updated United States Preventive Services Task Force guidelines recommending routine mammography screening for women starting at age 40 years every 2 years. The relatively small number of female veteran respondents limited the precision of population estimates. Additionally, the data were collected before the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been associated with reduced mammographic screening, particularly in medically underserved populations.
DISCLOSURES: Anand Narayan disclosed receiving financial support from Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and National Academy of Medicine. The study did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors. The remaining authors reported no potential conflicts of interest. Additional disclosures are noted in the original article.
This article was created using several editorial tools, including AI, as part of the process. Human editors reviewed this content before publication.
TOPLINE: A national survey of 8996 females reveals comparable mammography screening rates between those who identify as veterans (57.9%) and nonveterans (55.2%).
METHODOLOGY:
Researchers analyzed data from the 2019 National Health Interview Survey, a cross-sectional national survey tracking health information.
Female respondents aged 40 to 74 years without history of breast cancer were included in the analysis.
Analysis evaluated the association between screening and veteran status through logistic regression, adjusting for potential confounders.
Survey procedures accounted for complex sampling design to obtain valid estimates for the civilian, noninstitutionalized US population.
TAKEAWAY:
Analysis included 8996 female survey respondents, including 169 veterans (1.9%) and 320 (3.2%) reported having military health coverage.
Mammography screening rates within the last year were comparable between veterans (57.9%) and nonveterans (55.2%).
Veteran status showed no significant association with differences in mammography screening percentages (P = .96).
Among insured participants, military health insurance demonstrated no significant association with mammography screening percentages (P = .13).
The authors suggest that radiology practices should design proactive outreach strategies to address the needs of the growing number of female veterans who may face increased breast cancer risk due to military environmental exposures.
IN PRACTICE: “Although the results from our study demonstrate comparable mammography screening percentages, veterans may face additional risk factors for breast cancer due to occupational,” the authors argue.
SOURCE: This summary is based on a preprint published online in the Journal of the American College of Radiology: Milton A, Miles R, Gettle LM, Van Geertruyden P, Narayan AK. Utilization of Mammography Screening in Female Veterans: Cross-Sectional Survey Results from the National Health Interview Survey. J Am Coll Radiol. Published online April 24, 2025. doi:10.1016/j.jacr.2025.04.017
LIMITATIONS: The study relied on self-reported adherence data, which could overestimate screening percentages. Data collection occurred prior to updated United States Preventive Services Task Force guidelines recommending routine mammography screening for women starting at age 40 years every 2 years. The relatively small number of female veteran respondents limited the precision of population estimates. Additionally, the data were collected before the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been associated with reduced mammographic screening, particularly in medically underserved populations.
DISCLOSURES: Anand Narayan disclosed receiving financial support from Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and National Academy of Medicine. The study did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors. The remaining authors reported no potential conflicts of interest. Additional disclosures are noted in the original article.
This article was created using several editorial tools, including AI, as part of the process. Human editors reviewed this content before publication.
TOPLINE: A national survey of 8996 females reveals comparable mammography screening rates between those who identify as veterans (57.9%) and nonveterans (55.2%).
METHODOLOGY:
Researchers analyzed data from the 2019 National Health Interview Survey, a cross-sectional national survey tracking health information.
Female respondents aged 40 to 74 years without history of breast cancer were included in the analysis.
Analysis evaluated the association between screening and veteran status through logistic regression, adjusting for potential confounders.
Survey procedures accounted for complex sampling design to obtain valid estimates for the civilian, noninstitutionalized US population.
TAKEAWAY:
Analysis included 8996 female survey respondents, including 169 veterans (1.9%) and 320 (3.2%) reported having military health coverage.
Mammography screening rates within the last year were comparable between veterans (57.9%) and nonveterans (55.2%).
Veteran status showed no significant association with differences in mammography screening percentages (P = .96).
Among insured participants, military health insurance demonstrated no significant association with mammography screening percentages (P = .13).
The authors suggest that radiology practices should design proactive outreach strategies to address the needs of the growing number of female veterans who may face increased breast cancer risk due to military environmental exposures.
IN PRACTICE: “Although the results from our study demonstrate comparable mammography screening percentages, veterans may face additional risk factors for breast cancer due to occupational,” the authors argue.
SOURCE: This summary is based on a preprint published online in the Journal of the American College of Radiology: Milton A, Miles R, Gettle LM, Van Geertruyden P, Narayan AK. Utilization of Mammography Screening in Female Veterans: Cross-Sectional Survey Results from the National Health Interview Survey. J Am Coll Radiol. Published online April 24, 2025. doi:10.1016/j.jacr.2025.04.017
LIMITATIONS: The study relied on self-reported adherence data, which could overestimate screening percentages. Data collection occurred prior to updated United States Preventive Services Task Force guidelines recommending routine mammography screening for women starting at age 40 years every 2 years. The relatively small number of female veteran respondents limited the precision of population estimates. Additionally, the data were collected before the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been associated with reduced mammographic screening, particularly in medically underserved populations.
DISCLOSURES: Anand Narayan disclosed receiving financial support from Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and National Academy of Medicine. The study did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors. The remaining authors reported no potential conflicts of interest. Additional disclosures are noted in the original article.
This article was created using several editorial tools, including AI, as part of the process. Human editors reviewed this content before publication.