Public Health

Question 1

How often are women aged 25-49 invited for cervical screening?

Answer 1

25-49: every 3 years
50-64: every 5 years
Over 65: Only women who havent been screen since age 50 or those who have had abnormal tests

Question 2

How often are women aged 50-64 invited for cervical screening?

Answer 2

25-49: every 3 years
50-64: every 5 years
Over 65: Only women who havent been screen since age 50 or those who have had abnormal tests

Question 3

NHS bowel cancer screening is offered to people aged what and over?

Answer 3

NHS bowel cancer screening is only offered to people aged 55 or over, as this is when you’re more likely to get bowel cancer:

if you’re 55, you’ll automatically be invited for a one-off bowel scope screening test, if it’s available in your area.

if you’re 60 to 74, you’ll automatically be invited to do a home testing kit every 2 years

if you’re 75 or over, you can ask for a home testing kit every 2 years by calling the free bowel cancer screening helpline on 0800 707 60 60

Question 4

NHS bowel cancer screening is offered to people 60 to 74 how often?

Answer 4

NHS bowel cancer screening is only offered to people aged 55 or over, as this is when you’re more likely to get bowel cancer:

if you’re 55, you’ll automatically be invited for a one-off bowel scope screening test, if it’s available in your area
if you’re 60 to 74, you’ll automatically be invited to do a home testing kit every 2 years
if you’re 75 or over, you can ask for a home testing kit every 2 years by calling the free bowel cancer screening helpline on 0800 707 60 60

Question 5

From the age of what all people with diabetes are offered an annual diabetes eye test to check for early signs of diabetic retinopathy?

Answer 5

12

Question 6

Breast screening is offered to women aged what?

Answer 6

Breast screening is offered to women aged 50 to 70 to detect early signs of breast cancer. Women over 70 can self-refer.

First invited between 50-53

Question 7

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is offered to who?

Answer 7

To men in their 65th year to detect abdominal aneurysms (a dangerous swelling in the aorta). Men over 65 can self-refer.

Question 8

What screening are pregnant women offered? (4)

Answer 8

1. Infectious diseases (Hep B, HIV and syphyllis)
2. Down’s sydrome, Patau’s syndrome and Edwards’ syndrome.
3. Sickle cell disease and thalassaemia
4. Physical abnormalities (mid-pregnancy scan)

Question 9

In England, Northern Ireland and Wales the automatic age of screening for bowel cancer is

Answer 9

60+ for at home kits.

IF 55+ invted for one off physical exam.