Concept selected: Pap smear
- Definition
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The collection of a sample of cells for the early detection of cervical or vaginal cancer, and of certain infections.
- Notes
Vaginal cytology for cancer screening is recommended every 5 years between the ages of 25 and 65 years old.
- Source
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National Health Survey. Methodology
- Topic
- Statistical operations (links to the Inventory of Statistical Operations)
- Concepts associated
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There are no related concepts