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US women who received a mammogram by education level 2015

Percentage of U.S. women who had received a breast cancer screening as of 2015, by education level

The data shows the percentage of U.S. women aged 50 to 74 years who had received a mammogram or breast cancer screening within the past two years, by education level. About 60.3% of respondents with less than a high school education reported that they had received a breast cancer screening within the past two years, while 78.9% of respondents with at least a college degree reported that they had received a breast cancer screening. According to the survey, mammography usage was lowest in those with lower education levels and those without insurance or access to regular health services.

Less than high school 60.3
High school graduate/GED 68.3
Some college/Associate degree 71
College graduate 78.9