78% of physicians do not agree with government recommendations for mammography: HCD study

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Results from a new media study among 600 physicians revealed that the majority (78%) reported that they do not agree with the new guidelines released by the Preventive Services Task Force of the Department of Health and Human Services recommending against regular mammography tests for women under 50 years old.

The study was conducted by HCD Research on November 18-19, to determine doctors' opinions on the new guidelines released earlier this week that do not recommend regular mammograms for women under 50. To view detailed results go to: www.hcdi.net or www.mediacurves.com.

In addition, the majority of physicians (78%) also reported that the advice they give to patients will not change based on the new Preventive Services Task Force of the Department of Health and Human Services guidelines.

Among the findings:

The new government recommendations, released by the Preventive Services Task Force of the Department of Health and Human Services, recommend against regular mammography tests for women under 50 years old. Do you agree with this new recommendation?

Total ----- Yes 22% --- -- No 78% -- --

Will the advice that you give to patients change based on these new guidelines?

Total ----- Yes 22% --- -- No 78% -- --

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