Cervical cytology screening in the Army

A survey of 748 Army women showed an excellent screening rate for cervical cytology without the use of a screening programme. The women's knowledge regarding results of smears was, however, poor, even in cases with proven carcinoma. Frequent movement of the women because of postings makes follow-up cytology difficult, and a proposal is put forward for a positive reporting system. In this survey severe dyskaryosis suggestive of carcinoma of the cervix was seen presenting under the age of 35 years.