There are strategies for screening and prevention of cervical cancer

Abstract

The epidemiological situation of cervical cancer is assessed as unsatisfactory in Russia. The morbidity rate is one of the highest in Europe, and morbidity and mortality rates continue to increase. There were 12,201 new cases of cervical malignant lesions, 6,322 women in our country died from this disease, and the mortality rate was 9.6 per 100,000 women in 2021. At the same time, cervical cancer is one of the few nosological forms of malignant neoplasms that can currently be prevented through vaccination. The disease is suitable for population screening for secondary prevention. Large-scale vaccination against human papillomavirus and properly organized population screening have reduced the mortality rate from cervical cancer to 2 cases per 100 thousand women in 2020 in Australia. If the country continues to stay the course, by 2034 the number of fatalities will be less than 1 in 100,000 per year. The article provides an analysis of current approaches to screening and prevention of cervical cancer worldwide to determine a more effective strategy. We anticipate that the collaborative actions of a health care organization, motivated health care providers, and women interested in their health will lead to a positive trend in cervical cancer prevention in our state.