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Nearly 18 million women in the U.S. aged 45 to 64 years are likely overdue for breast, cervical or colorectal cancer screenings, and more than 3 million are estimated to not be up to date on all three.Survey data from 68,000 women showed that having annual wellness visits and a regular health care provider significantly increased the likelihood of being up to date with at least one, as well as
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