Poorer women screening gap
New statistics on breast screening were published today by ISD Scotland - part of NHS Scotland - showing that the percentage of women being screened in poorer areas is much lower than those in more affluent areas.
26 Jul
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The statistics demonstrate that more must be done to reach out to these groups to understand the barriers which might prevent them from attending screening.
Audrey Birt, Director for Scotland at Breakthrough Breast Cancer, said: “It is vital we understand why many women in deprived areas do not attend breast screening and learn from research about how best to engage them.
"Only then can we take the appropriate measures to increase screening uptake. Early diagnosis is crucial for improving chances of successful treatment and screening plays an important role.
"The Scottish Government and NHS Scotland need to prioritise this issue and take account of this in the current review of the screening service in order to avoid widening health inequalities further.”
