Article

Description of Resource:

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for cervical cancer in women ages 21 to 65 with cytology (Pap smear) every 3 years or, for women ages 30 to 65 who want to lengthen the screening interval, screening with a combination of cytology and human papillomavirus testing every 5 years. This is an A recommendation, which means the USPSTF recommends the service. There is high certainty that the net benefit is substantial.

Evidence-Based Resource Details

Learn more about EBR criteria

Developed By:

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Developer Type:

Federal Government

Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):

Cancer

Healthy People 2020 Objectives:

C-15

Resource Type:

Systematic Review

Citation:

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Cervical Cancer: Screening recommendation statement [Internet]. 2012 Mar [cited 2013 Mar 2]. Available from: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf11/cervcancer/cervcancerrs.htm

Tags:

Effect Behavioral Change, Reduce Morbidity, Reduce Mortality, Reduce Risk or Incidence of Disease or Condition, Public Health, Healthcare, Behavioral & Social, Clinical Practice, Primary Prevention, Healthcare Providers, Patients

Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-resources/evidence-based-resource/screening-cervical-cancer-us-preventive-services-task
Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP)
Captured Date: 2016-06-09 15:59:38.0