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Cervical Cancer: an Avoidable NCD with Gross Inequities ( Globocan 2018)

Learn about the life course approach to cervical cancer prevention and control, including primary and secondary prevention methods such as HPV testing and treatment. Also, find information on tertiary prevention, HPV vaccination, and the WHO's call to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem. Achieve the target goals for vaccination, screening, and treatment coverage to eliminate cervical cancer by 2085/2090.

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Cervical Cancer: an Avoidable NCD with Gross Inequities ( Globocan 2018)

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  1. Cervical Cancer: an Avoidable NCD with Gross Inequities (Globocan 2018)

  2. Life Course Approach to Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control Primary Prevention Secondary Prevention Women > 30 years of age “Screen and treat” – single visit approach • Point-of-care rapid HPV testing for high risk HPV types • Followed by immediate treatment • On site treatment Tertiary Prevention All women as needed Treatment of invasive cancer at any age and palliative care • Ablative surgery • Radiotherapy • Chemotherapy • Palliative Care Girls 9-14 years • HPV vaccination Girls and boys, as appropriate • Health information and warnings about tobacco use • Sexuality education tailored to age & culture • Condom promotion/provision for those engaged in sexual activity • Male circumcision

  3. May 2018: WHO Director General’s Call to Action to Eliminate Cervical Cancer as a Public HealthProblem

  4. Working Group 5: Increasing Access to Interventions2030 Vaccination, Screening & Treatment Coverage Targets Control: Targets of 90% and 70% Elimination by 2085 /2090 Cervical cancer cases/100,000 Elimination at 4 / 100,000 2060 2120 2030 2020

  5. “Consign cervical cancer to the history books”

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