Cervical abnormalities high despite screening drop
8th May 2012
By Staff writer
An Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) analysis found that 57% of Australian women took part in the program in 2009–10, a decline from 59% in 2007–08.
The AIHW linked participation with socioeconomic status.
“Among women residing in the areas of lowest socioeconomic status, participation was 52%. In the areas of highest socioeconomic status, it was 63%,” said AIHW spokesperson Chris Sturrock.
The detection of high-grade abnormalities in the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) remained high, she said.
In 2009–10 the detection of high-grade