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Impact of BMI on Prevalence of Dense Breasts by Race and Ethnicity.

Karla KerlikowskeMichael C S BissellBrian L SpragueJeffrey A TiceKatherine Y TossasErin J Aiello BowlesThao-Quyen H HoTheresa H M KeeganDiana L Miglioretti
Published in: Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology (2023)
If breast density is the sole criterion used to notify women of dense breasts and discuss supplemental screening it may result in implementing inequitable screening strategies across racial/ethnic groups.
Keyphrases
  • body mass index
  • risk factors
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • quality improvement
  • type diabetes
  • adipose tissue
  • skeletal muscle
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • insulin resistance
  • weight gain