65.8% of eligible women aged 25-49 in England miss cervical cancer screenings, despite it being treatable when detected early.
400 characters summary: Millions of women under 45 miss out on cervical cancer screening, which could be life-saving when detected early. Cervical cancer affects mainly women under 45 and is almost always treatable when spotted early. Free screening is offered to women aged 25-64, but only 65.8% of eligible women aged 25-49 took up their screening invitation in England. NHS leaders urge women to attend cervical screenings, as 3,200 women in the UK are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually, and 850 die from it.
June 22, 2024
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