Question

A 45-year-old asymptomatic woman attends for a general check-up. She has no significant medical history. According to the RACGP Red Book, which statement best reflects current recommendations for population-based screening mammography in average-risk women?

Accepted Answer

Begin biennial mammography at age 50 years for average-risk women

Answer

Begin biennial mammography at age 40 years for all women

Answer

Annual mammography is recommended from age 30 years

Answer

Mammography is not recommended at any age in asymptomatic women

Answer

Only clinical breast examination is recommended, not mammography

Practice question

A 45-year-old asymptomatic woman attends for a general check-up. She has no significant medical history. According to the RACGP Red Book, which statement best reflects current recommendations for population-based screening mammography in average-risk women?