Bridging the Gaps: Public Health Strategies for Early Detection and Prevention of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer continues to pose a significant global health challenge, with disparities in incidence, mortality, and survival between high- and low-resource settings. Early detection and preventive interventions are critical for reducing the burden of disease, yet gaps persist in awareness, access to screening, and timely diagnosis. This narrative review examines public health strategies aimed at bridging these gaps, focusing on health education, population-based screening, community engagement, risk reduction interventions, and policy and health system strengthening. Evidence from global and local initiatives demonstrates that culturally tailored, accessible, and integrated programs enhance early detection, promote preventive behaviors, and improve survival outcomes. Strengthening these strategies is essential to reduce disparities, optimize resource allocation, and advance equitable breast cancer prevention and control worldwide. Keywords: Breast cancer, Early detection, Prevention, Public health strategies, Screening programs