Millennials at highest risk of missing crucial cervical cancer screenings, finds survey commissioned by Roche

BASEL, Switzerland , Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today research findings showing that 31% of eligible millennials have postponed or missed their cervical screening appointments – 27% higher than the average across all age groups. The findings come from a survey of 5,518 internet users aged 16-64 commissioned by Roche and conducted by GWI across six European countries. 1

Despite screening services being widely available free of charge or heavily subsidised in many countries, for the millennials surveyed, specific challenges make accessing routine cervical screening difficult. In addition to the well-documented fears reported over pain, embarrassment or stigma surrounding screenings, 1 the research reveals that millennials face a particular cha