Canadian Community Health Survey - Annual Component (CCHS)

Mammogram of female, status

Mammogram refers to whether the person received a mammogram in the previous two years and, if so, the reason for any mammograms received. Screening by mammography is an important strategy for early detection of breast cancer.

Female refers to a person whose sex is female.

The data for this variable are reported using the following classifications and/or lists:

• Mammogram Status