Muslim women more likely to skip mammograms

Breast cancer screening with mammography is a controversial issue, but it can uncover a tumor at an early stage when it's easiest to treat. Currently, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends annual mammograms for women between the ages of 50 and 74, with screening under 50 being an "individual" decision. But many women don't have access to this information, a challenge that is especially pronounced in Muslim communities, where standard public health messaging doesn’t address concerns related to religious beliefs.  

Muslim women more likely to skip mammograms