Submitted on Tuesday 31st August 2021
Rejected on Monday 6th September 2021
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Relevant Departments
Lower the smear test age to 21
Lower the smear test screening age to 21 or lower
Once girls/women become sexually active, they can get HPV (human papillomavirus) which is very common. For some people, the virus goes away by itself. For many, the virus makes cells abnormal which can develop into cervical cancer. If treated early, this may be easily treatable. However if left until the age of 25, these cells can turn into high grade dyskaryosis / CIN3 (the stage before cancer) or cervical cancer. You should be able to have a smear test from when you are sexually active.
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