What are the Epidemiological Measures Associated with Pap Smears?
Several key epidemiological measures are associated with Pap smears:
- Incidence rate: The rate at which new cases of cervical cancer are identified in a population. - Prevalence: The proportion of a population that has cervical cancer at a given time. - Sensitivity: The ability of the Pap smear to correctly identify those with the disease. - Specificity: The ability of the Pap smear to correctly identify those without the disease.
