- Study analyzed screening data from 2.1 million women in China.
- Women aged 65+ show higher risk of cervical disease.
- 13.67% tested positive for hr-HPV in older women.
- CIN2+ rate is more than twice as high in older women.
- Current guidelines recommend stopping screening at 65.
- Aging may affect clearance of HPV.
- Need for revised screening policies based on individual risk factors.
- Importance of HPV vaccination and screening in older populations
Source: GOCM