Women Over 65 Remain at Risk for HPV-Related Cervical Cancer, Study Finds

Research indicates women over 65 remain at high risk for cervical cancer from HPV and should be offered screening, as current guidelines often recommend stopping screening at 65 if previous results were normal. The study highlights increased HPV infections and abnormalities in older women, emphasizing the need to reconsider screening policies for this age group to prevent preventable deaths.