Public Health: Cervical Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
From April 2016 what will the regime for cervical screening be?
A
- 3 yearly from age 25 to 49
- 5 yearly from 49 to 64
2
Q
How is coverage of a screening test calculated?
A
Screened population/Eligible population
3
Q
How is uptake of a screening test calculated?
A
Screened population/invited population
4
Q
Who is given the HPV vaccine?
A
Girls aged 11 - 13
5
Q
What is meant by a randomised clinical trial?
A
The population receiving the intervention and the population being compared are only different because of random variation
6
Q
What is meant by a controlled clinical trial?
A
An experimental intervention, with a beginning and an endpoint.
