IARC marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2024

Although cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable types of cancer, it has a heavy impact on women worldwide. In 2020, about 604 000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer, and 342 000 died from the disease; most of these cases and deaths (nearly 90% for both) occurred in low- and middle-income countries. There is an urgent need for increased awareness and action.

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is an important opportunity to share evidence-based information, promote vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) and screening, and emphasize the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Initiative. In support of this initiative, scientists from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) will share news about their cervical cancer research on social media throughout January.

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Visit the Cervical Awareness Month 2024 webpage