Spain expands breast cancer screening to age 74

The Ministry of Health and regions agree to offer mammographies to women aged 45 to 74 while updating orthoprosthetic benefit coverage.

's and autonomous communities have agreed to expand breast cancer screening to women aged 45 to 74. The Interterritorial Health Council confirmed that mammographies, typically every two years, will be the standard test for these groups.

Regions including and must begin updates within three years, reaching full coverage in six. Implementation may be staged to ensure quality, with an initial three-year screening interval allowed as territories adjust their specific resources.

The order also updates orthoprosthetic benefits, expanding coverage for toric intraocular lenses and standing frames. New provisions include electric tilting planes and devices for patients with spinal cord injuries, significantly increasing available product types.


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