Worldwide initiatives to eliminate cervical cancer

Abstract

In 2020, more than 600 000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer and 342 000 women died worldwide. Without comprehensive control, rates of cervical cancer incidence and mortality are expected to worsen. In 2020, the World Health Organization adopted the global strategy to eliminate cervical cancer to the threshold of four cases per 100 000 women within the 21st century, using a triple pillar intervention strategy comprising 90% of girls fully vaccinated by the age of 15 years, 70% of women screened by the age of 35 years and again by 45 years, and 90% of women with precancer treated and 90% of women with invasive cancer managed. In countries with high cervical cancer incidence, a tremendous effort will be needed to overcome the challenges. This article discusses the efforts in place to accelerate achievement of this ambitious goal.

Effect of Health Education on the Knowledge of Cervical Cancer, Human Papillomavirus and Self-sampling Among Women in a Low- Resource Setting

“…Yet it remains one of most common cancers and the cause of cancer-related death in women across the globe. In 2020, more than 600 000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer worldwide and about 342 000 women died from the disease [1]. Over the next 12 years (2018 to 2030) the annual number of new cases of cervical cancer is expected to increase from 570,000 to 700,000.…”

Trends in the Utilization of Human Papillomavirus Vaccines and the Incidence of Malignant Cervical Cancer in Women and Teenagers: A Secondary Analysis

“…There are specific initiatives that are needed to expand HPV vaccine coverage, reduce the risk of cervical cancer, and reduce cervical cancer rates. According to the recommendation by the World Health Organization, the HPV vaccine should be a part of the national immunization program [ 21 ] (pp. 102–106).…”

“…Service platforms for this vaccination program could be public schools, private schools, and community colleges. Health service organizations that partner with the community, and a strong communication and social movement are imperative [ 21 ] to reduce operational costs related to this vaccination, and to expand the reach of this vaccine.…”

Effects of 2′,4′-Dihydroxy-6′-methoxy-3′,5′-dimethylchalcone from Syzygium nervosum Seeds on Antiproliferative, DNA Damage, Cell Cycle Arrest, and Apoptosis in Human Cervical Cancer Cell Lines

“…In 2020, incidence and mortality rates of cervical cancer have been increased in most regions of the world. On the other hand, the frequency of cervical cancer is increasing in developing countries [4]. Cervical cancer treatments are currently as follows: chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation therapy, which depend on early (IA-IB1) and advanced (IB2-IVB) stage.…”