NYC Government Publication

Regular Pap tests can prevent cervical cancer by identifying abnormalties before it becomes cancerous. Since its curable stages show no symptoms, women are recommended to get a screening every 1 to 3 years. However, despite the recommendation, 20% of women say they do not get Pap tests regularly. This report focuses on the characteristics of women who are not regularly getting tested and explores why they do not get tested regularly.

Agency

• Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of (DOHMH)

Subject

• Health

Report type

• Staff Report

Date published

• 2006-05-15

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