Around 180 people get diagnosed with cervical cancer in New Zealand every year Roughly 85% of those people have either never been screened or have not had regular screening Death caused by cervical cancer has decreased by more than 60% since the National Cervical Screening Programme was introduced OPINION: It was only a few weeks back that I was engaged in one of my frequently enjoyed kitchen conversations with my friends about sex, love and other mysteries when I was reminded of an appointment I had forgotten to pen to the calendar. I was seeing my doctor for a sexual health check-up this week. I announced this to the room and in return received a flurry of confused stares.
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