This measure shows the proportion of women aged 50–74 years screened through BreastScreen Australia in a rolling 2-year period. Data for women aged 50–69 years (previous target age range) are also shown.
Numerator: Number of women in the target age range having received a mammogram through the national screening program over a 24-month period.
Denominator: Average number of female residents in the target age range during the 2-year reporting period.
Methodology
Rates are age-standardised unless otherwise specified.
Note that participation is measured over 2 years to align with the 2-year recommended screening interval, as most women will only screen once within a 2-year period. A consequence of measuring participation over 2 years on an annual basis is that there are ‘rolling’ participation rates, in which there is an overlap of 1 calendar year between any 2 consecutive rates.
Caveats:
The program only includes asymptomatic women aged 50–74 years.
Indigenous status is self-reported by women at the time of their screening. Data does not include women in the 'not stated' category. Caution is advised when using this data as it may not reflect the true population.
Data sources
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2019. BreastScreen Australia monitoring report 2019. Cancer series no. 127. Cat. no. CAN 128. Canberra: AIHW
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2018. BreastScreen Australia monitoring report 2018. Cancer series no. 112. Cat. no. CAN 116. Canberra: AIHW
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2017. BreastScreen Australia monitoring report 2014–2015. Cancer series no. 106. Cat. no. CAN 105. Canberra: AIHW
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2016. BreastScreen Australia monitoring report 2013–2014. Cancer series no. 100. Cat. no. CAN 99. Canberra: AIHW
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2015. BreastScreen Australia monitoring report 2012–2013. Cancer series no.95. Cat. no. CAN 93. Canberra: AIHW