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. 1999 Feb 20;318(7182):536-7.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.318.7182.536b.

Cervical screening for women with learning disability. Numbers screened can be optimised by using a focused initiative

P Hall, E Ward
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Cervical screening for women with learning disability. Numbers screened can be optimised by using a focused initiative

P Hall et al. BMJ. .
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Coverage rates for cervical and breast screening in women with learning disability in comparison with general poulation. Source: Department of Health’s statistical bulletins for breast (1996-7, 1998 (10)) and cervical (1996-7, 1997 (27)) screening programme in England
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