Cervical cancer is a significant health concern in India, being the second most frequent cancer among women and the second leading cause of death in women between 15 and 44 years of age.
According
to a 2023 report, 77,348 women die from cervical cancer in India each
year. The age-standardized mortality rate is reported to be 11.4 per 100,000 women.
Key Statistics:
- Mortality rate: 11.4 per 100,000 women (age-standardized).
- Ranking: 2nd most frequent cause of cancer death among women, and 3rd most common cancer overall in India.
- Annual Deaths: Around 77,348 women die from cervical cancer each year in India
- Global Burden: India accounts for 25% of global deaths from cervical cancer.
- Age-Standardized Mortality Rate: The age-standardized mortality rate is 11.2 per 100,000 women.
Trends:
While India has seen a decline
in age-standardized incidence and mortality rates of cervical cancer
between 1990 and 2019, these improvements are not uniform across all
states. More needs to be done to keep the younger generation safe.
Contributing Factors:
- Late Detection: A significant factor contributing to high mortality is the lack of effective screening programs, leading to late diagnosis of the disease.
- Limited Access to Treatment: Even when diagnosed, access to timely and appropriate treatment can be a barrier, particularly in rural areas.
- Persistent HPV Infection: Persistent infection with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a major risk factor, and early detection of HPV can help prevent cervical cancer.
- Socioeconomic Factors: Factors like early marriage, multiple pregnancies, and poor hygiene can also increase the risk of cervical cancer.
Contributing factors to the decline include improved literacy,
delayed marriage and childbirth, increased contraception use, better
hygiene, and reduced tobacco use.
However, cervical cancer remains a
major public health challenge due to factors such as inadequate
screening coverage, lack of awareness about symptoms and prevention,
socioeconomic and cultural barriers, delayed diagnoses, and limited
access to HPV vaccination.
Moving forward
Efforts
to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in India include increasing
awareness, promoting HPV vaccination, and improving access to affordable
screening.
India is aligned with the World Health Organization's goal
of eliminating cervical cancer by 2030 through vaccination, screening,
and treatment strategies.
In India, cervical cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women. Approximately 77,348 women die from cervical cancer annually. The mortality rate is significantly higher in India compared to other regions, with 25% of global cervical cancer deaths occurring there. Factors like late detection due to lack of effective screening and treatment access contribute to this high mortality rate.
Overall, the high mortality rate from cervical cancer in India highlights the urgent need for improved screening programs, increased access to treatment, and public awareness campaigns to address the risk factors associated with the disease, according to reports from health organizations.
Palium Healthcare is an initiative of Palium Foundation and is established with the objective of helping children, adolescents, adults and elderly to deal with health challenges. The writeup is not a medical advice and is meant for information only. Kindly consult Medical professionals either at Palium Healthcare or elsewhere for treatment advice.
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