Advancing Cervical Cancer Prevention in India

Krishnan, S ; Madsen, E. ; Porterfield, D. ; Varghese, B. ; Poehlman, J. ; Taylor, O.

World Bank, Washington, DC

关键词: ADOLESCENT GIRLS;    BREAST;    CANCERS;    CERVICAL CANCER;    CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING;   

RP-ID  :  95707

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

In 2010, nearly 74,000 new cases ofcervical cancer were diagnosed among Indian women. Thisnumber is estimated to increase to as high as 225,000 casesby 2025. Cervical cancer is also the leading cause of cancerdeaths in India, as most cases are not detected until theyare in an advanced stage. In addition to the cost in lives,cervical cancer can have a significant social and economicimpact on families and their communities, as it primarilyaffects women during their most productive years.Recognizing the challenge of cervical cancer, in 2013 theWorld Bank conducted a review of research studies oncervical cancer prevention and examined the implementationexperiences of cervical cancer screening programs in India.A recently published report summarizes the current state ofknowledge and practice, and offers recommendations forstrengthening India s programmatic and policy responses tocervical cancer.