AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) (2009) Cervical screening in Australia 2006-2007, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 25 June 2026.
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Cervical screening in Australia 2006–2007 presents the latest national statistics monitoring the National Cervical Screening Program, which aims to reduce incidence, morbidity and mortality from cervical cancer.
3,549,524 women aged 20–69 years participated in cervical screening in Australia in 2006–2007
Two-year participation in 2006–2007 was 61.5% for women aged 20–69 years
Three-year participation for 2005–2007 was 74% and 5-year participation for 2003–2007 was 86% for women aged 20–69
The proportion of women who were re-screened early following a normal Pap test continued to decline to 23% in 2006
