PubMed · 2568532
Cervical smears: a questionable practice?
Abstract
Screening for carcinoma of the cervix by cervical smears satisfies none of the criteria which would provide its justification. It is an expensive contribution to ill health because the harms exceed the possible benefits by a substantial margin.
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J S McCormick. 1989-07-22. Cervical smears: a questionable practice?. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(89)90384-x
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