Economic Analyses of policies to reduce cervical cancer

ABSTRACT

The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (hereafter referred to as the Partnership) completed an environmental scan in 2018 of cervical cancer screening in Canada.(6) The scan found that organized cervical cancer screening programs are available in most provinces, with the exception of Quebec.(6) Organized cervical cancer screening programs are also not available in the three territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut).(6) Recommendations for screening varies by jurisdiction and includes commencement from the ages 21 to 25, with administration every two-to-three years, until the age of 61 to 70.