In 2021, 76.0% of women aged 50–74 years reported that they had a mammogram within the preceding 2 years. The percentage of women who had a mammogram within the preceding 2 years increased with family income, from 67.7% of women with family income <200% of FPL, to 74.3% of women with income 200% to <400% of FPL, and 81.5% of those with income ≥400% of FPL.
Source: National Center for Health Statistics, National Health Interview Survey, 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhis/index.htm
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Footnotes
Abbreviation: FPL = federal poverty level.
With 95% CIs indicated by error bars.
† Based on an affirmative response to the question, “Have you ever had a mammogram?” Those who answered “yes” were asked, “About how long has it been since your most recent mammogram?” This question was asked of all women, regardless of history of breast cancer.
§ As a percentage of FPL, which is based on family income and family size, using the U.S. Census Bureau’s poverty thresholds. Family income was imputed when missing.
¶ Estimates are based on household interviews of a sample of the civilian, noninstitutionalized U.S. population.