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Fighting cervical cancer in under‐resourced countries
Author(s) -
McGregor David,
Olaitan Adeola
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1576/toag.12.1.049.27558
Subject(s) - cervical cancer , cervical cancer screening , strengths and weaknesses , medicine , human papillomavirus , developing country , cancer , family medicine , gynecology , hpv vaccines , hpv infection , economic growth , psychology , social psychology , economics
• Cervical cancer is a major health issue in under‐resourced countries. • Simple screening methods can greatly reduce mortality. • Human papillomavirus vaccines can supplement screening programmes. • Cost and low awareness among women are major stumbling blocks.Learning objectives:• Understanding the impact of cervical cancer in under‐resourced countries. • Outlining the strengths and weaknesses of new prevention tools. • Understanding the central role of education and financing mechanisms in preventing cervical cancer.Ethical issues:• How can a preventable form of cancer still continue to claim the lives of hundreds of thousands of women every year?Please cite this article as: McGregor D, Olaitan A. Fighting cervical cancer in under‐resourced countries. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 2010;12:49–52.