Title of article
Cervical Cancer: An Emerging Public Health Issue in Bayelsa State Metropolis
Author/Authors
Y. I، Oboma نويسنده Department of Anatomical Pathology , , F. M، Onyije نويسنده 2Department Human Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2012
Pages
3
From page
133
To page
135
Abstract
The incidence of cervical cancer among women in Bayelsa State metropolis was studied. A total of four hundred and fifty (450) Pap smear were obtained from women age between 10 years and 70 years. An incidence of 1.5% was recorded. Atypical squamous cells (ASC) was 74% (67(9±5.7). Negative 360 (51±36) HSIL 16(2±2.6) were recorded. Cervical cancer a malignant neoplasm of the uterine cervix is passing a major public health issue in the state and urgent steps to establish screening and follow up clinic in the state capital is urgently advocated.
Journal title
Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology Advances
Serial Year
2012
Journal title
Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology Advances
Record number
690916
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