Age and pattern of Pap smear abnormalities: Implications for cervical cancer control in a developing country

Conclusion: There is a high incidence of abnormal Pap smear in this environment and women start cervical cancer screening late in their reproductive life, past the age at which cervical premalignant lesions peak. This may be a contributing factor to the high burden of cervical cancer in developing countries.
Source: Journal of Cytology - Category: Cytology Authors: Source Type: research