%T Cervical screening in Australia 2010-2011




%I Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
%D 2013

%K Public health, %K Diseases, %K Diseases



%U https://apo.org.au/node/34470

%X This paper presents the latest national statistics monitoring the  National Cervical  Screening Program, which aims to reduce incidence,  morbidity and  mortality from cervical cancer.
Summary:
The National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) aims to reduce  cervical cancer cases, as well as illness and death from cervical cancer  in Australia, through an organised approach to cervical screening aimed  at detecting and treating high-grade abnormalities before possible  progression to cervical cancer. The target group is women aged 20-69.
%9 Report