Fewer women getting mammograms

Fewer women are getting regular mammograms.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 76 percent reported getting a mammogram in or around the year 2000. In 2005 that was down to 74 percent.

Health professionals believe the drop is due to a shortage of facilities and a lack of access to healthcare.

They say mammograms can prevent early breast cancer death in 20 to 35 percent of women between the age of 50 and 69.