Research shows that Black women and women of lower socioeconomic status are more likely to die from breast cancer. The earlier breast cancer is caught, the easier it is to treat, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Routine screening mammograms have been shown to reduce breast cancer deaths by 22%, Houry said in a news conference. However, these new findings show that other health-related social needs also play a role, Miller said. “Health care providers can now assess whether women have health-related social needs and help women get the services they need.

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Persons: Dr, Debra Houry, Houry, Jacqueline Miller, Miller, ” Miller, Sanjay Gupta, Lisa C, Richardson, ” Houry, “, ” Organizations: CNN, Centers for Disease Control, Health, Research, CDC, National Breast Cancer Foundation, US Preventive Services Task Force, Medicare, Services, CNN Health, CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention Locations: United States, Rhode Island, Wyoming, CDC’s