Chang A R
N Z Med J. 1985 Feb 27;98(773):104-7.
Analysis of the abnormal cervical smears seen in the Dunedin Hospital during the 20 year period 1963-82 showed a significant increase in abnormal smears in patients 34 years of age and younger during 1978-82. There were also a number of abnormal smears seen in teenagers; indicating early onset of sexual activity. The increase in abnormal smears is expected to continue; especially in the younger subjects and a one yearly screening programme for all sexually active females is advocated. The possible role of the human papilloma virus in cervical neoplasia is discussed.
对1963年至1982年这20年间达尼丁医院所见的异常宫颈涂片进行分析显示，在1978年至1982年期间，34岁及以下患者的异常涂片显著增加。青少年中也发现了一些异常涂片，这表明性行为开始得较早。预计异常涂片的增加还将持续，尤其是在较年轻的人群中，因此提倡对所有性活跃女性进行每年一次的筛查。文中讨论了人乳头瘤病毒在宫颈肿瘤形成中的可能作用。
