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Cervical cancer is a serious public health problem worldwide. More than 520 000 new cases of cervical cancer and nearly 250 000 deaths occur per year, and 90% of the cases occur in low- and middle-income countries. Cervical screening with cytology includes frequent smears and follow-up visits, a model too complex for women with limited access to care. The ESTAMPA study is an international research project in Latin America led by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) to evaluate approaches to organized human papillomavirus (HPV)-based cervical screening and reduce cervical cancer mortality in the region.
