A study analyzes cervical cancer screening coverage in Brazil between 2021 and 2023, based on SISCAN data.
The authors identified that the average coverage was only 35.6%, below the 70% recommended by the World Health Organization. Comparison with the classic indicator of the screening ratio revealed an overestimation of approximately 35%.
By simulating the adequate provision of screenings by age group and frequency, coverage could reach 53.9% nationally and exceed 70% in states such as Espírito Santo, Paraná, and Santa Catarina. Read the full article on the CSP website.