Screening practices for cervical and breast cáncer in Costa Rica
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Irwin, Kathleen L.
Oberle, Mark W.
Rosero Bixby, Luis
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Cervical cancer and breast cancer are leading causes of cancer-related morbidity and
mortality in Costa Rica. This article reports results of an evaluation of cervical and
breast cancer screening practices among Costa Rican women 25 to 58 years old that
was based on a nationwide 1984-1985 survey. The evaluation showed that while
Pap smears were widely used to screen for cervical cancer, many women did not
have their first cervical smear or gynecologic examination until age 30, and that
cervical cancer screening was less common among certain high-risk groups, including
women with multiple sexual partners and those with high parity. Less than half
the women surveyed reported having had a breast examination by a health care
provider. Utilization of both cervical cancer and breast cancer screening examinations
could be increased by targeting inadequately screened high-risk women
through the existing health care system
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