Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Breast Cancer Screening
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This indicator shows the percent of women ages 50-74 years who have had a mammogram in the past two years.
Why is this important?
A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast that can be used to detect early signs of breast cancer. An abnormal mammogram leads to further testing to determine if cancer is present. Mammograms may also be used to evaluate known cases of breast cancer. Regular mammograms increase the likelihood of early detection of abnormalities, thus reducing mortality. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that women 50-74 years old who are at average risk get a mammogram every two years. Women who are 40-49 years old should consult their doctor about when to get a mammogram.
| Census Place (City) | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
There are 147 Census Place (City) values. The lowest value is 66.6%, and the highest value is 82.2%.
Half of the values are between 72.5% and 78.5%.
The middle (median) value is 75.2%.
Note: State, county and primary care service area data are from HI-BRFSS. Census place, zip code and census tract data are from CDC-PLACES. Use caution when comparing directly between the two data sources as they use different survey weights.
Data Sources
- Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Maintained By: Hawaii Department of Health
Data source for States, Counties - CDC - PLACES
Note: This source uses Zip Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) for its Zip Code data. Learn more
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Data source for Census Places (Cities), Zip Codes, Census Tracts
Note: Data for this indicator was obtained from multiple sources. Please interpret with caution as methodology may differ.
Filed under: Health / Cancer, Health / Women's Health, Clinical Care, Adults, Older Adults, Women