Worrying Fall in Cervical Screening Rates in England

Cervical screening coverage in England has fallen again and is now at just 71.4%. It is now at a 21 year low.

Down from 72% in 2017 and 73.7% in 2011. Of the 4.46 million women invited in 2017-2018, 3.18 million were tested meaning 1.28 million women did not take up their invitation.

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