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Stated goals for the percentage of screening mammograms judged to be abnormal and the positive predictive value of a biopsy done (PPVB)
| Organization (Ref.) | Stated goals | % of mammograms judged to be abnormal |
% PPVB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (United States) (85) | General | ≤10 | 25–40 |
| Europe Against Cancer Programme*(84) | Acceptable levels | <7 | >34 |
| Europe Against Cancer Programme*(84) | Desirable levels | <5 | >50 |
For women aged 50–64 years at their initial screen.
