Abstract:
Cervical cancer, caused by human papillomavirus
(HPV) infection, is highly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa. The
estimated annual incidence of cervical cancer is 35/100 000 women,
with 22.5/100 000 associated deaths. This is in stark contrast to the
6.6/100 000 cases and 2.7/100 000 deaths reported in developed
countries such as the USA, where HPV vaccination has been available
since 2006.
