Screening mammography in women over age 65
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The effectiveness of mammography in the detection of breast cancer in its preclinical stage among women of all ages has been supported by research. However, the positive predictive value of mammography as well as its accuracy in diferentiating between benign and malignant neoplasms was found to be increased among women aged 65 and above compared to younger women. Moreover, reduced mortality from the use of screening mammography has been substantiated but the the age wherein screening will no longer be of value remains to be resolved. Further, recommendations for use of screening modalities should be suited to individual needs.
Publication Name: Journals of Gerontology
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0022-1422
Year: 1992
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Measurement of need for assistance with daily activities: quantifying the influence of gender roles
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The usual method of assessing an outpatient's need for physical assistance can be distorted by gender or long-term family roles. Six hundred twenty-nine cancer patients living at home were asked about whether they received assistance with common tasks; whether they needed the assistance or were following long-term family roles; and whether they received less assistance than needed for independently performed tasks. While male patients reported a high level of assistance and women a relatively low level, after adjustments were made the assessments of need did not differ greatly.
Publication Name: Journals of Gerontology
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0022-1422
Year: 1993
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Mammography for older women: who uses, who benefits?
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The health, social and behavioral factors associated with the use of mammography was examined. Analysis of research conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics, the National Health Interview Survey Cancer Epidemiology and Control Suplement and the Longitudinal Study of Aging revealed that majority of women particularly those aged 65 and older does not make use of mammograms. Mortality rates from the disease have been calculated taking into consideration such factors as age and education.
Publication Name: Journals of Gerontology
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0022-1422
Year: 1992
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