Cervical cancer is most common in women between the ages of 30 and 60.  Every year about 900 people in The Netherlands get cervical cancer, of which about 200 die. Thanks to the population screening, precancerous stages of cervical cancer can be detected early.

Information about cervical cancer screening

Read more about the cervical cancer screening programme and how to participate

Information for professionals

Information for professionals about the cervical cancer screening programme