• UGI USER
  • Jan 20, 2024
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CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS

Focus :

WHO’s Cervical Cancer Elimination Strategy (2022).

  • Goals: 90% HPV-vaccinated girls by 2030, 70% women screened (35-45 years), 90% with cervical lesions treated.
  • Despite India’s unlikely achievement of 2030 targets, there’s a decline in incidence, possibly due to various factors.
Source : Cleveland clinic

About Cervical Cancer:

  • Origin: Develops in a woman’s cervix.
  • Global Ranking: 4th most common cancer in women worldwide.
  • Indian Ranking: 2nd most common cancer among Indian women.
  • India’s Contribution: Highest share of global cervical cancer burden.
  • Lancet Study: Almost 1 in 4 global cervical cancer deaths linked to India.
  • Cause: 99% of cases linked to high-risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
  • Transmission: HPV transmitted through sexual contact.
  • Testing : HPV DNA testing is recommended as the primary screening method, offering higher accuracy and fewer quality issues.
About Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

A common virus transmitted through sexual contact. Linked to cervical cancer . It often shows no symptoms, making regular screenings crucial. HPV vaccines exist to prevent infections and associated cancers.