Reflections on the USPSTF Breast Screening Recommendations from a South African Perspective

Authors

  • Justus Apffelstaedt University of Stellenbosch

Keywords:

Breast Screening USPSTF

Abstract

Recent recommendations from the USA on the benefit of mammography for certain age groups have the potential to be indiscriminately applied in other countries, especially with regard to entry age for screening examinations and medical insurance cover. There exists a grave danger that specific local factors may be overlooked if these recommendations are simply taken as gospel and are not considered carefully.

Author Biography

  • Justus Apffelstaedt, University of Stellenbosch

    Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Stellenbosch; Head: Breast Clinic, Tygerberg Hospital

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Published

2010-07-19

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2010)

Section

Opinion

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