Open AccessWHO Global Strategy in Eradication of Cervical Cancer
Author(s) -
Patiyus Agustiansyah,
Rizal Sanif,
Siti Nurmaini,
Irfannuddin Irfannuddin,
Legiran
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
bioscientia medicina
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2598-0580
DOI - 10.32539/bsm.v5i3.328
Subject(s) - cervical cancer , public health , medicine , disease , disease burden , burden of disease , global health , low and middle income countries , developing country , injustice , cancer , environmental health , economic growth , political science , pathology , economics , law
WHO has created a global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical canceras a public health problem and a world burden. Cervical cancer is a disease thatcan be prevented and cured, as long as it is detected early and treated effectively.Cervical cancer is also a disease that reflects global injustice. The burden isgreatest in low- and middle-income countries, where access to public healthservices is limited and screening and treatment for the disease has not been widelyapplied. In 2018, nearly 90% of all deaths worldwide occurred in low and middleincome countries. Furthermore, the proportion of women with cervical cancer whodie from the disease is more than 60% in these countries, more than double thenumber in many high-income countries, which is only 30%.