Did You Know, Colorado? January 22, 2014

• Approximately 150 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in Colorado each year.

• Cervical cancer is highly preventable with regular screening tests and follow-up. A vaccine, recommended for girls and boys aged 11–12 years, protects against the most common cause of cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV).

• In Colorado, 82 percent of women aged 21–65 years had a Pap test within the past three years.¹ This percentage is lower among women with lower income and education levels.  

¹ Data source: 2010 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

For more information about chronic disease data in Colorado, contact Renee Calanan.