Incidence of cervical carcinoma in the Czech Republic.
OBJECTIVE
To analyze the incidence of cervical cancer in the Czech Republic.


METHODS
Investigation of the cause of the unfavorable level of cervical cancer through incidence and laboratory performance.


RESULTS
Repeatedly modified screening program measures did not lower the incidence significantly. The incidence in various regions of the Czech Republic differed without fully correlating with patients' life situations. There has been an important shift in incidence toward teenagers and the elderly. Analysis of laboratory work showed that it is necessary to educate smear takers/clinicians and ensure their cooperation with cytology laboratories.


CONCLUSIONS
The various types of screening programs did not lower the cervical carcinoma incidence. It is essential to provide adequate cytologic smears and sufficient laboratory personnel for their proper evaluation.
Kobilková
J
J
Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics and the Institute of Pathology, 1st Medical Faculty, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.
Pazderník
B
B
Dusková
J
J
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D018153:Czech Republic / Q000453:epidemiology; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008403:Mass Screening; D008875:Middle Aged; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014626:Vaginal Smears