Neha P
Allied Health Professional · Pharmacist ·
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, with around 660,000…
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, with around 660,000 new cases and 350,000 deaths in 2022. About 94% of those deaths occurred in low- and middle-income countries. It is caused by persistent HPV infection, and women living with HIV are 6 times more likely to develop it. HPV vaccination and screening with treatment of pre-cancer are effective and very cost-effective. Treating precancer is a simple procedure that prevents cancer.
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Source: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cervical-cancer
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Cervical cancer
WHO fact sheet on cervical cancer, including key facts, causes, prevention and WHO response.