Nearly One-Third of US Women in Their 20s Have Never Been Screened for Cervical Cancer

A recent paper published in JAMA Network Open reveals a concerning trend: approximately one-third of women in their 20s in the United States have never undergone cervical cancer screening. This represents a 5% annual increase in women skipping routine monitoring. Experts emphasize that identifying and engaging these never-screened individuals is crucial for early detection and prevention, as early engagement with screening sets the trajectory for lifelong screening behavior.