WOMEN WITH LESS EDUCATION IN PARTICULAR DO NOT GO FOR CERVICAL SCREENING

Most European countries have problems with participation in cervical cancer prevention. This is particularly the case for women with less education, who are much more likely not to participate in preventive screening. This was shown in a study by SYRI National Institute scientists published in the journal Public Health. Preventive screenings can reduce deaths from this serious disease by tens of percent.

Prevention and early detection of disease are increasingly important tools for strengthening population health. One valuable intervention to reduce the incidence and mortality associated with cervical cancer in women is screening. "Despite the availability of highly effective screening programs, many women still avoid prevention," said Anna Altova of SYRI National Institute and Charles University.

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