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Cervical cancer in New Zealand

 

In New Zealand, approximately 200 women develop cervical cancer each year and about 70 women die from it.

Some groups of women have higher rates of cervical cancer.  These include:

  • women over 40
  • Māori women
  • Pacific women.

There are lower rates of screening in these groups.  The National Cervical Screening Programme is making special efforts to increase regular screening of women in these groups.