Cervical Cancer Screening in NSW: Annual Statistical Report 2005 Factsheet

01 Feb 2008
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In 2005, 208 NSW women were diagnosed with cervical cancer. Cervical cancer was the 15th most common cause of cancer mortality in NSW women, accounting for 75 deaths, compared with 100 deaths in 1991.

Cervical screening, as a means of early detection of cervical cancer, has been a very successful public health program. It is estimated to be over 90% effective in preventing cases of cervical cancer.

There were a total of 681,306 Pap tests registered with the NSW Pap Test Register (PTR) in 2005. Of these, 641,932 Pap tests were in women aged 20-69 years.

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