Aug 09, 2011· Introduction. Each year the UK sees around 3000 new cases of cervical cancer and just under 1000 deaths (CRUK, 2007, 2008).Incidence of cervical cancer has been dramatically reduced by the cervical screening programme, which is estimated to save around 3000 lives a year (Peto et al, 2004).However, there are inequalities in cervical cancer, with higher rates in women from deprived …
