8: Public health - cervical cancer screening & vaccination Flashcards
What is the most common cancer in women under 35?
Cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is most common in which group of women?
Under 35s
What is the main factor affecting cervical cancer’s mortality rate?
Early detection
More deprived populations have (greater / reduced) rates of cervical cancer.
greater deprivation = greater rates
True for lots of diseases
What type of testing is carried out for cervical cancer among high-risk populations?
Screening tests
Screening tests for cervical cancer are aimed at (asymptomatic / symptomatic) patients.
asymptomatic patients
What are the symptoms of cervical cancer?
Abnormal vaginal bleeding / discharge
Intermenstrual bleeding
Post-coital bleeding
Dyspareunia
If a woman has symptoms of cervical cancer, they should receive a ___ test.
diagnostic test
What does cervical screening involve?
Gynaecological examination
Visual examination, then smear sample from transformation zone of cervix
Women of which ages are offered cervical screening?
25 - 64 years old
How often are women aged
a) 50 - 65
b) 25 - 49
offered cervical screening?
a) Every 5 years
b) Every 3 years
From where are cervical smears taken?
Squamocolumnar junction / Transformation zone
What is the coverage of a screening test?
Number of people being screened / Number of ELIGIBLE people
What is the uptake of a screening test?
Number of people being screened / Number of people INVITED for screening
Does coverage and uptake of a screening test mean the same thing?
No
Coverage takes into account everyone who could benefit (eligible)
Uptake takes into account everyone who was invited for screening; not everyone who is eligible is invited
