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Cervical Cancer and Social Factors

Cervical cancer is a malignant cancer that affects the cervix, the lower part of the uterus. It is the fourth most frequent cancer in women worldwide, and is mainly caused by a virus, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Social factors, such as poverty, low education level, and limited access to healthcare are known to i…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 6 peer-reviewed articles cited 🔖 ISSN 2997-2108 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Cervical cancer is a malignant cancer that affects the cervix, the lower part of the uterus. It is the fourth most frequent cancer in women worldwide, and is mainly caused by a virus, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Social factors, such as poverty, low education level, and limited access to healthcare are known to increase the risk of cervical cancer. Reducing the burden of cervical cancer requires addressing these social factors, and providing accessible and quality healthcare to at-risk populations. Prevention and early detection through regular screening is essential, as cervical cancer is highly treatable when diagnosed early. Advanced prevention strategies, such as vaccination, are also proving effective in some countries.

Research published in this journal

6 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Cervical Cancer (ISSN 2997-2108).

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