Obese women in Canada are less likely to be screened for cervica...

Courtesy EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health  Mon, 06/16/2008 - 23:00

(University of Alberta) A University of Alberta study shows obese Canadian women are shying away from undergoing cervical cancer screening because of fear of embarrassment, pain or finding something wrong.

This is a concerning find for researchers, who say the issue should be addressed through increased awareness and vigilance on the part of patients and health care providers.

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