A Pap test (or HPV-based cervical cancer screening) is recommended for women between which ages under standard guidelines?
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Correct answer: From age 21 to 65
Standard cervical cancer screening guidelines recommend starting at age 21 and continuing through age 65 unless special risk factors apply.
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