Nearly 1 in 3 Young Women Haven’t Had Cervical Cancer Screening. A Doctor Explains the Risks
Federal survey data show never-screening rose to 31.9% among women 21 to 29, while later-stage diagnoses also increased in older age groups.
- Nearly 1 in 3 women in their 20s had never received cervical cancer screening in 2023, more than doubling from about 1 in 8 in 2005, according to a study published August 27 in JAMA Network Open.
- Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina's Hollings Cancer Center analyzed nine cycles of federal survey data, finding the population of unscreened young women grew from about 3.5 million in 2005 to about 6.2 million in 2023.
- In 2023, about 44% of Asian women in their 20s had never been screened, compared with about 29% of White women; education disparities also tracked closely with the gap.
- While HPV vaccination rates rose to 54 percent by 2019, nearly 8 million women in their 20s remain unvaccinated, and some may incorrectly assume the vaccine eliminates screening needs.
- Experts advise women to verify their screening status at the next appointment, while new self-collection options for HPV testing may improve accessibility for those uncomfortable with traditional exams.
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‘Troubling Increase’ in Women Never Undergoing Cervical Cancer Screening
A nationwide analysis found that the proportion of women who have never undergone cervical cancer screening has increased by more than five percent annually since 2005, highlighting growing gaps in prevention. The post ‘Troubling Increase’ in Women Never Undergoing Cervical Cancer Screening appeared first on Inside Precision Medicine.
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. However, an increasing number of American women have never been screened.
Nearly 1 in 3 Young Women Have Never Had Cervical Cancer Screening
A growing share of young women in the United States have never been screened for cervical cancer, raising concerns that preventable cancers could be missed until they become harder to treat. Researchers found that almost one-third of women ages 21 to 29 reported never having cervical cancer screening. The study was conducted by researchers at […] The post Nearly 1 in 3 Young Women Have Never Had Cervical Cancer Screening appeared first on Knowri…
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