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  1. vajiramandravi.com › upsc-daily-current-affairs › prelims-pointersCervical cancer - Vajiram & Ravi

    Jan 13, 2024 · Being vaccinated at age 9–14 years is a very effective way to prevent HPV infection, cervical cancer and other HPV-related cancers. Screening from the age of 30 can detect cervical disease, which when treated, also prevents cervical cancer.

  2. Mar 11, 2024 · Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among Indian women aged 15–44 years. Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Karnataka account for nearly half of India’s cervical cancer burden.

  3. vajiramandravi.com › upsc-daily-current-affairs › prelims-pointersCervical Cancer - Vajiram & Ravi

    Aug 26, 2023 · What is Cervical Cancer? Cervical cancer starts in the cells of the cervix. The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (womb). Various strains of the Human papillomavirus (HPV) play a role in causing most cervical cancer that is transmitted through sexual contact.

  4. Apr 15, 2024 · When cancer starts in the cervix, it is called cervical cancer. The cervix connects the vagina (birth canal) to the upper part of the uterus ( or womb where a baby grows during pregnancy). It occurs most often in women over age 30 and is the fourth most common cancer in women globally.

  5. Mar 9, 2024 · Persistent high-risk HPV infection, along with factors like low socioeconomic conditions and smoking, leads to cervical cancer. Through HPV vaccination, screening, and timely treatment can prevent and cure the disease.

  6. Jan 16, 2024 · Persistent high-risk HPV infection, along with factors like low socioeconomic conditions and smoking, leads to cervical cancer. Early detection through HPV vaccination, screening, and timely treatment can prevent and cure the disease.

  7. Jan 13, 2024 · About 83 per cent of invasive cervical cancer cases are attributed to HPV 16 or 18 in India. Cervical cancer screening and vaccination are two effective preventive measures. There is still little awareness among women about this cancer prevention, and less than 10% of Indian women are screened.

  8. Jul 9, 2024 · Most cervical cancer and precancer cases can be detected in the reproductive age group. Cervical cancer has a long pre-invasive phase that lasts for 10–15 years. Cervical cancer is detected and managed at an early stage, it is found to have over 93 percent cure rate. Cervical cancer c an be prevented through HPV vaccination of girls.

  9. Mar 8, 2024 · Most cervical cancer and precancer cases can be detected in the reproductive age group. Cervical cancer has a long pre-invasive phase that lasts for 10–15 years. Cervical cancer is detected and managed at an early stage, it is found to have over 93 percent cure rate. Cervical cancer c an be prevented through HPV vaccination of girls.

  10. Feb 9, 2024 · Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix - the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Caused by: The primary cause is the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a dangerous virus. The majority of cases of cervical cancer (99%) are associated with HPV infection.