Why India Has Fewer Breast Cancer Deaths? by Hannah Joy on February 25, 2021 at 3:35 PM
The BMJ.
The researchers say this type of examination (known as clinical breast examination or CBE) should be considered as an alternative to x-ray (mammography) screening in low and middle income countries.
Breast cancer rates are rising across the world, but particularly so in low and middle income countries.
‘Regular clinical breast examination should be considered in low and middle income countries.
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Mammography is the established screening tool in developed countries, but its cost and complexity mean it might not be an appropriate approach in low and middle income countries. What s more, most women in low and middle income countries are younger than 50, and mammography is less effective in this age group.