Robertson J H, Woodend B
Cytopathology Department, Belfast City Hospital.
Ulster Med J. 1992 Apr;61(1):19-23.
There was a change in pattern of an increased prevalence of cervical cancer in Northern Ireland from 1965 to 1989, characterised by an increased incidence in women under 40 years. These changes occurred despite special screening of younger women, although the screening programme has probably prevented an even greater increase in incidence of the disease. To reduce the incidence of cervical cancer, not only systematic screening but also cervical smears at more frequent intervals would be required.
1965年至1989年间,北爱尔兰宫颈癌患病率的模式发生了变化,其特征是40岁以下女性的发病率有所上升。尽管对年轻女性进行了专项筛查,但这些变化仍出现了,不过筛查计划可能已防止了该疾病发病率的更大幅度上升。为降低宫颈癌的发病率,不仅需要进行系统筛查,还需要更频繁地进行宫颈涂片检查。