In the developed world, screening programs have successfully reduced cervical cancer mortality rates and the incidence of advanced disease. Between 1955 and 1992, the incidence and mortality of cervical cancer was reduced by 74%. This was secondary to the introduction of PAP smear screening programs. However, in Uganda as well as in many low resource countries, cervical cancer continues to be the number one cause of cancer death among women around the world.
Over 80% of women with cervical cancer are diagnosed with advanced disease. Only 20% of women diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer survive for five years. It is estimated that cervical cancer causes approximately 70% of gynecological deaths in devel.
If cervical cancer is preventable, why are so many women dying from this disease? The World Health Organization estimates that less than 5% of women in low resource countries have access to cervical screening or treatment.
Educating women about the causes of cervical cancer as well as the available screening options is critical to decreasing the incidence of death caused by this preventable disease. For further reading, visit Uganda Cervical Cancer or The Silent Killer
Over 80% of women with cervical cancer are diagnosed with advanced disease. Only 20% of women diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer survive for five years. It is estimated that cervical cancer causes approximately 70% of gynecological deaths in devel.
If cervical cancer is preventable, why are so many women dying from this disease? The World Health Organization estimates that less than 5% of women in low resource countries have access to cervical screening or treatment.
Educating women about the causes of cervical cancer as well as the available screening options is critical to decreasing the incidence of death caused by this preventable disease. For further reading, visit Uganda Cervical Cancer or The Silent Killer