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Variables and definitions used in the study |
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Definition |
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| Screening mammography |
At least one mammogram obtained for screening purposes (ie not diagnostic) in the last 2 years |
| Target-age women |
Women aged 50–69 years (the target age range for the BreastScreen program) |
| Non target-age women (young) |
Women aged 40–49 years |
| Non target-age women (older) |
Women aged 70–79 years |
| Income |
Average personal income per week ('00) |
| Income squared |
Average personal income per week squared |
| Australian-born |
Women who were born in Australia |
| Aboriginal (ATSI) |
Women who identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait descent |
Birch et al. Australia and New Zealand Health Policy 2007 4:12 doi:10.1186/1743-8462-4-12 |
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