Many women undergo annual mammography, despite biennial screening recommendations

Published Date: 29 Mar 2025

A high proportion of women seem to undergo mammography screening every year, despite recommendations for biennial screening, according to a research letter published online March 25 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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