RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Mosley, Mary
T1 Strategies to Prevent Cervical Cancer
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 7
SP 6
OP 7
DO 10.1177/155989771407002
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/7/6.abstract
AB Cervical cancer remains a major public health problem worldwide. Current data show that worldwide, there are >500,000 new cases of cervical cancer and >275,000 deaths annually. As many as 85% of the new cases and deaths are occurring in developing countries, where it is the first- or second-leading cause of cancer and related deaths among women [Siegel R et al. CA Cancer J Clin 2013; Globocan 2012]. This article reviews screening and vaccination approaches for cervical cancer prevention.