Evidence suggests that mammography screening reduces breast cancer mortality, especially among older women. 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.

For more information please visit, Mammography Screening for Cabarrus County Page on the Robert Wood Johnson County Health Rankings.

Mammography Screening is the percentage of female fee-for-service (FFS) Medicare enrollees, ages 65-74, that receive an annual mammogram.

To learn more about the Measure Methods, please visit the Mammography Screenings, Measure Methods Section, on the Robert Wood Johnson County Health Rankings Website.