Editorial
doi: 10.1136/bmj.39350.590625.80.
Participation in mammography screening
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- DOI: 10.1136/bmj.39350.590625.80
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Editorial
Participation in mammography screening
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Abstract
Women should be encouraged to decide what is right for them, rather than being told what to do
Conflict of interest statement
Competing interests: None declared.
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