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Accelerating the elimination of cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is the third most frequent cancer and the fourth cause of cancer death in females in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), despite it being highly preventable through HPV vaccination, screening and treatment.
Cervical cancer is a public health problem in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The Cervical Cancer Elimination strategy sets three targets (90% HPV vaccination, 70% screening, 90% treatment) for countries to be in the path towards elimination. This study provides an overview of the current status of cervical cancer control in LAC, highlighting opportunities and challenges for cervical cancer elimination.
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