Description
Cervical cancer is largely preventable through HPV vaccination and regular screening, as recommended by national guidelines, and it can be cured if detected early and treated promptly. Cervical cancer is the fifth most commonly diagnosed cancer in women globally, with around 604,000 new cases and around 280,000 deaths in 2024. The highest rates of cervical cancer incidence and mortality are in low- and middle-income countries. This reflects major inequities driven by lack of access to national HPV vaccination, cervical screening and treatment services and social and economic determinants.
Author
World Health Organization
Date
July 3, 2026
Source
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cervical-cancer
Language
English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Russian, Arabic
