Lower rate of cervical screening in some counties and among women over 50

Clinical director of CervicalCheck Dr Nóirín Russell highlighted the need for increased attendance rates among women over 50 and in the six counties with lower rates of attendance. 

Women in some counties and those aged over 50 are less likely to attend for cervical screening in Ireland, according to the latest data from the cancer screening service.

Data obtained from CervicalCheck shows most counties across Ireland are seeing close to an 80% attendance rate for women attending screening appointments.