Rejected petition Change smear tests to yearly for everyone and start them at 18 years of age.

Cervical cancer is a silent killer. In many cases by the time it has noticeable symptoms, it has advanced to a severe stage. A lot can change in 3 years and for some these changes are devastating. The age for a first smear should be lowered and they should be carried out yearly to save lives

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/201119 https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/204615

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Date submitted 26 January 2018
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