Assessing Biomarkers of Breast Cancer Risk in Underserved Women in a Midwestern County.
Marla A DeWittIvana T CroghanCeline M VachonThomas D ThacherMarcia R Venegas PontLonzetta NealDaniela L StanSarah M JenkinsSandhya PruthiPublished in: Journal of primary care & community health (2021)
On the basis of this small pilot study, vitamin D insufficiency is common in this study population. Owing to the small sample size, an association between vitamin D insufficiency and breast density was not clear. Additional unexpected findings included substantial barriers in initial access to care and longitudinal follow-up in this population. Further study of these issues is needed.