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Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake in Africa: A Multi-Country Analysis of WHO STEPS Data, 2014-2019

2026-03-02 epidemiology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundCervical cancer remains a significant global public health challenge, with the overwhelming majority of its burden borne by low- and middle-income countries. Globally, an estimated 660,000 new cases and 350,000 deaths occur each year, with more than 90% of cervical cancer-related mortality concentrated in resource-limited settings. In Africa, limited access to organized screening programs and early detection services continues to contribute to persistently high incidence and mortality ...

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