How to advise women about the new cervical screening test
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How to advise women about the new cervical screening test

Erin Dean Health writer

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There are 2,500 new cases of cervical cancer in England every year, mainly affecting sexually active women aged 30-45. Almost all cases are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), a common virus that can be passed on through any type of sexual contact.

Primary Health Care. 30, 2, 10-10. doi: 10.7748/phc.30.2.10.s10

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