Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers faced by women worldwide. If detected early, it is highly preventable and treatable.
Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers faced by women worldwide. If detected early, it is highly preventable and treatable.
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About 660,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2022
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350,000 people died from cervical cancer, largely because of a lack of access to preventive care
9 in 10
Cervical cancer deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries.
6 times
Women living with HIV are 6 times more likely to develop cervical cancer than other women.
Cervical cancer screenings and preventive services, including the HPV vaccine, have been largely unavailable in low- and middle-income countries where 90% of cervical cancer deaths occur.
In many parts of the world there is a lack of awareness and education about cervical cancer, the importance of regular screenings and preventive services that may be available.
The tools used to treat cervical cancer in high-income countries are poorly suited to use in lower-resourced settings where high costs, infrastructure limitations, and a lack of trained health care personnel restrict their use.
The pelvic exam required for conventional cervical cancer screening methods may deter some women due to cultural or religious reasons, fear, or shame. Living far away from a health center may be another reason women do not access care.
Together with our partners, we’re laying the groundwork for cervical cancer elimination programs in low- and middle-income countries around the world.
