b'3.5 Women Who Have Had Pap TestWomen 18+ Who Have Had a Pap TestIncrease the proportion of women who receive a pap testwithin the Last Three Years100 %Why is this important?Thanks to early detection, cervical cancer is no longer the 80 leading cause of cancer death among women. An annual pap test gives women the remarkable advantage of catching precancerous cells before they turn cancerous. Percent of AdultsTherefore annual pap tests are strongly recommended for women 21+ and for any 60 sexually active woman. 40 Where we stand now: This information is just starting to be collected at the county level, and it is too soon to tell if there is a positive or negative trend in the proportion 20 of women obtaining pap tests. That said, there is room for improvement when compared to all of New Hampshire and the nation.0 2004 2006 2008 Cheshire Countys goal: At least 90% of age-eligible women should receive the Cheshire CountyNew HampshireUnited StatesTarget preventive annual pap test.403.6 Colorectal ScreeningsIncrease the proportion of adults who receive a colorectal cancer Adults Age 50+ Who Have Everscreening examinationHad Colorectal Screening100 % Why is this important? Colorectal cancer is a shared concern of both men and women, especially as they age.Other risk factors include personal and family history, 80 physical inactivity, obesity, alcohol use, and a diet high in fat and low in fruits and Percent of Adults 50+vegetables.41Screenings can help detect precancerous or cancerous cells and other 60 associated indicators in their earliest stages thereby reducing the number of deaths. Despite the benefits of early detection, screening rates remain low, which means 40 more community involvement and individual empowerment is necessary.Where we stand now: This information is just starting to be collected at the county 20 level, and it is too soon to tell if there is a positive or negative trend. That said, theproportion of persons in New Hampshire receiving screenings has been on an0 upward trend for more than a decade.1997 1999 2002 2004 2006 2008Cheshire CountyNew HampshireUnited StatesTarget Cheshire Countys goal: At least 75% of adults will receive colorectal screening.42Engaging Our Community In Health3588222_CMC2.indd 37 2/1/10 12:27 PM'