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Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Practices Among Hispanic Women in the United States and Puerto Rico, 1998-1999

Author: Coughlin, Steven S.
Date Published: 2001


This article examines the breast and cervical cancer screening practices of Hispanic women in 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico from 1998 through 1999 by using data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. The results of the study underscores the need for continued efforts to ensure that Hispanic women who are medically underserved have access to cancer screening services.

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