NATIONAL CERVICAL CANCER CONTROL PROGRAMME
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Impact of Poonam Pandey's Fake Announcement on Cervical Cancer Awareness
Why is cervical cancer gaining so much attention? You will get this answer from the fact that cervical cancer ranks as the second most common cancer among Indian women, with approximately 122,000 new cases reported annually, accounting for around 23 per cent of the global burden. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the main cause of cervical cancer. Despite the availability of preventive measures such as HPV vaccination, uptake remains relatively low in certain regions due to various factors including awareness, accessibility, and affordability.
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