
Cancer Screening
Under-screening for cervical cancer (women aged 35-54 who were not screened in the last 5 years)
Women who were not screened for cervical cancer in the 5 previous years (numerator), among Women aged 35-54 (denominator)
Rational:
Cervical cancer used to be one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women; appropriate screening has reduced the mortality rate by more than 50 percent over the last 30 years, as early detection is highly effective [1]. In Israel, the Ministry of Health recommends screening with PAP test every three years in women aged 25 to 65 years; However, it is included in the “Health Basket” for women aged 35 to 54 only [2].
Numerator:
Women in the denominator who were not screened for cervical cancer (PAP test) in the 5 previous years
Denominator
Women aged 35-54
Notes:
None
Notes:
[1] American Cancer Society. Cancer Prevention & Early Detection Facts & Figures 2015-2016. Atlanta, Ga: American Cancer Society; 2015. Available: [Accessed: 22-Mar-2018]
[2] In Hebrew: חוזר המנהל הכללי בנושא: מניעה וגילוי מוקדם של מחלות ממאירות, 2012. משרד הבריאות Available: [Accessed: 22-Mar-2018]
Results:
Under-screening for cervical cancer by year

Under-screening for cervical cancer by socio-economic position (1-lowest, 4-highest)
