Comparative analysis between ideal and real cervical cancer screening in the city of Rio de Janeiro

Abstract

Objective: to compare the number of planned oncotic smear tests and those actually performed in the city of Rio de Janeiro between the years 2013 and 2022 . Methods: using the female population of Rio de Janeiro, an estimate was made of how many tests should be carried out if screening recommended by the Ministry of Health was done in an ideal way and was subsequently compared with the number of tests available in the public database. Results: 1,364,325 were carried out in this period compared to an estimated 7,886,720. After adjustment for the use of supplementary healthcare, the pandemic and exams outside the recommended age, 36% of the ideal was observed. Conclusion: the quantity carried out is far below ideal, even after adjustments, which increases costs for the public health service, making new public policies necessary to improve tracking.