Câncer Cervical: Acesso Aberto

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Cervical Cancer Prevention: A Comprehensive Overview

Jayanth Bansal

Cervical cancer remains a significant public health issue globally, but it is largely preventable through a combination of vaccination, regular screening, and lifestyle choices. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of cervical cancer prevention strategies, emphasizing the importance of education, vaccination, screening, and early detection. It explores the burden of cervical cancer, the role of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, and various methods for prevention and control. Cervical cancer, primarily caused by persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This abstract provides an extensive overview of cervical cancer prevention strategies, encompassing vaccination, screening, and early detection measures, as well as health education and awareness campaigns. The emphasis is on the importance of a multi-faceted approach that combines vaccination against high-risk HPV types, regular screening through Pap smears or HPV testing, and the timely treatment of pre-cancerous lesions. Various aspects of prevention, such as HPV vaccination coverage, the role of healthcare infrastructure, and cultural factors influencing prevention efforts, are explored. Additionally, the abstract underscores the potential impact of emerging technologies and novel approaches in cervical cancer prevention, including self-sampling for HPV testing and telemedicine. While acknowledging the progress made in cervical cancer prevention, the abstract also emphasizes the need for continued global efforts to reduce the burden of this disease, highlighting disparities in access to prevention measures, and the potential for a future with significantly reduced cervical cancer incidence and mortality.