Women over 50 facing increased threat of cervical cancer and potential loss of life due to lack of understanding about prevention

Women over 50 facing increased threat of cervical cancer and potential loss of life due to lack of understanding about prevention 1 in 3 (32%) women over 50 do not think cervical screening (smear tests) are part of the healthy upkeep of a woman’s body and almost 1 in 4 (22%) do not think they are important to have regularly according to new research by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust and Gransnet[1]. Adding to concern, a worrying 1 in 3 (33%) have delayed or not attended this potentially life-saving test with an average delay of 26 months and 1 in 10 (10%) delaying for over 5 years. Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust

See also:

• Women over 50 'putting off cervical screening test' BBC News