After breast cancer, cervical cancer kills more women each year than any other cancer
It is particularly so in developing countries, where screening is not widespread
Lasting infection from certain strains of a common sexually transmitted virus – human papilloma virus (HPV) – causes almost all cervical cancers
HPV was first linked to cervical cancer in 1983
Infection most in women of age group 16-23 years
Conclusion
14 years ago
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