Cervical screening in Australia 2011-2012
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Topic: Cancer screening
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AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) (2014) Cervical screening in Australia 2011-2012, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 7 July 2026.
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Cervical screening in Australia 2011–2012 presents the latest national statistics monitoring the National Cervical Screening Program, which aims to reduce incidence, morbidity and mortality from cervical cancer.
- ISSN: 1039-3307
- ISBN: 978-1-74249-560-6
- Cat. no: CAN 79
- Pages: 132
Findings from this report:
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In 2011–2012, more than 3.7 million women participated in the NCSP. This was 58% of women in the target population
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Participation was highest in Inner regional areas (59%) and lowest in Very remote areas (54%)
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In 2012, for every 1,000 women screened, 8 women had a high-grade abnormality detected by histology
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Only 13% of women with a negative Pap test in 2011 rescreened earlier than recommended