Let's know about Cervical cancer

 Every 47 minutes, one female is diagnosed with the cancer of the mouth of uterus. This cancer presents with excessive vaginal discharge, sometimes foul smelling , even pus or blood stained and abnormal intermenstrual or post coital bleeding . If diagnosed well in time, long term morbidity and mortality can be avoided. 

Risk factors for getting cervical cancer:

1. Sex at an early age

2. Multiple sex partners

3. Multiple pregnancies

4. Poor sexual and menstrual hygiene 

5. Prolonged use of oral contraceptive pills

6. Tobacco/ Alcohol abuse

7. Recurrent vaginal infections

8. Low immunity

9. Low socioeconomic status

10. Family history positive for cancers

11. Obesity 

 Cervical cancer, a global issue with 604,000 new cases annually, primarily linked to HPV infection, particularly strains 16 & 18, resulting in a 9.1% mortality rate. Low-income countries, including India, bear a significant burden, with Mizoram and Papumpare district showing alarming mortality rates. India's focus on achieving WHO's 90-70-90 targets by 2030 is crucial, emphasizing HPV vaccination for 90% of adolescent girls, screening 70% of reproductive-age females at least twice with high performance test and ensuring timely treatment for 90% of positive cases. Primary prevention involves HPV vaccination for both genders at adolescent age , while secondary prevention employs screening of females of reproductive age group via visual inspection or cytology every 5-10 years. Treatment guidelines and specialized care exist, but involving private sector entities is essential to meet WHO targets and achieve a "Cancer mukt Bharat" by 2030.





Good news is that Cervical cancer is preventable .



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