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Early discharge of low‐risk women from cervical screening.

Authors :
Ogilvie, David
Source :
Journal of Public Health Medicine; Dec2001, Vol. 23 Issue 4, p272-277, 6p
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Background The Scottish Cervical Screening Programme currently offers three‐yearly screening to all women between the ages of 20 and 60. However, previous studies have indicated that well‐screened women over the age of 50 are likely to be at low risk of cervical neoplasia. This study aimed to explore the implications of discharging these women from screening in a typical area of Scotland [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09574832
Volume :
23
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Public Health Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
44613690