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Chapter 1.  Introduction
                                                            Improved length
                                                            •  Low-grade dysplasia
                                                         Early detection of:
                                                                    Evaluation and /or •  High-grade dysplasia    Treatment quality of life  •  Carcinoma in situ  •  Invasive cancer  Adverse effects of   evaluation

                      Figure 2.  Screening for Cervical Cancer:  Analytic Framework




                                                            Abnormal screening  results consistent with  dysplasia or carcinoma  improve diagnostic yield compared to conventional methods? At what cost (harms and economic)?







                                                                                           Adverse effects of  screening  KQ1 Who should be screened for cervical cancer and how often? KQ2   To what extent do new methods for preparing or evaluating cervical cytology   What is the role of HPV testing in cervical cancer screening strategies?






                                                                 ScreeningAccuracy

                                                  Key Q2   Key Q3











                                                          Asymptomatic   women who are or   have been sexually   active    Key Q1   Key Questions         KQ3      .











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