Table 1 Variables and definitions used in the study
Variable | Definition |
|---|---|
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 |