Survey shows Cork women least likely to attend smear test appointment
Women in Cork are the least likely to attend a smear test appointment.
That's according to research by Cervicalcheck and the Irish Family Planning Association, who say the simple test can reduce a woman's risk of cervical cancer by 90%.
Each year over 300 women are diagnosed with the cancer, and up to 90 women die from the disease.
They are calling on women aged 25 - 60 living in Cork to support the "Pearl of Wisdom" campaign run in conjunction with the National Cervical Screening Programme.
Speaking to RedFM News Clinical Director of Cervical Check Dr Grainne Flannelly says taking the test is simple could save your life:
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