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doi: 10.4314/cajm.v46i3.8528.
Screening for cervical cancer, a priority in Zimbabwe?
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- DOI: 10.4314/cajm.v46i3.8528
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Screening for cervical cancer, a priority in Zimbabwe?
Cent Afr J Med.
2000 Mar.
Abstract
In several (first world) countries many cases of cancer of the cervix are prevented through regular screening of women at risk by means of a Pap (anicolao) smear. The adage "prevention is better than cure" suggests that mass screening should also take place in Zimbabwe. A critical public health viewpoint is presented which discusses the complexity of a national cervical cancer screening programme.
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