CERVICAL CANCER RATES DECLINE

Cervical cancer rates remain at an historical low of seven new cases per 100,000 women, according to the Cervical Screening in Australia 2013-2014 report. Deaths are also low at two per 100,000, while cervical high-grade abnormalities have decreased, likely due to girls being vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV). The research shows more than 3.8 million women aged 20 to 69 took part in cervical screening in 2013-2014.