The Evening Times ran an article about figures in a new report showing that women from Lanarkshire experience higher-than-average rates of stillbirth and neonatal deaths than other parts of Scotland. The region recorded the second-highest rate in Scotland with 6.42 deaths per 1,000 births. However it is worth noting that the figure of 7,096 Lanarkshire resident […]
Cervical screening campaign
The benefits of going for a smear test are being highlighted as part of a campaign to encourage young women not to ignore their next invitation.
With six women being diagnosed with cervical cancer every week in Scotland, the campaign aims to get women aged 25-34 talking about cervical screening, to boost uptake and save lives.
All women in Scotland aged 25 to 49 are offered a smear test every three years, while those aged 50 to 64 are invited every five years.
Women are being urged not to ignore their next smear invite, or contact their GP practice if they have missed their last smear test to find a time that suits them.
Find out more here: http://getcheckedearly.org/cervical-cancer
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