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Organized breast screening programs were initiated in 1988, and by 1998, had been established in all provinces. In 1990, 40 percent of women ages 50-69 reported that they had had a mammogram in the previous two years; by 2008, the rate was 72 percent, Statistics Canada reported.

All of the increase occurred from 1990-2000/2001, after which rates stabilized, the study said.

The use of mammography in 2008 was less common at lower levels of income and education, and among smokers and those without a regular doctor. Mammography use declined among women in the lowest income bracket between 2005-2008.

In addition, about 40 percent of Canadians age 50 or older reported up-to-date colorectal cancer testing in 2008.

For colorectal cancer, the likelihood of up-to-date testing was greater among people who lived in higher-income households, had a regular doctor, did not smoke and were active in their leisure time. Higher percentages of seniors age 65 or older had been tested, compared with individuals age 50-64.

The findings are from two research articles published in Health Reports.

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