Paper: GS – III, Subject: Science and Technology, Topic: Medical science and Health, Issue: HPV Vaccine Strategy.
Context:
India has launched a nationwide rollout of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to prevent cervical cancer among adolescent girls. With this initiative, India joins 148 countries that have implemented HPV vaccination programmes.
- Targeted at 14-year-old girls, this initiative aims to eliminate cervical cancer, a disease that remains a premier health threat to women in India.
Key Takeaways:
The Burden of Cervical Cancer:
- Prevalence: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally and the second-most common in India.
- Incidence: A new case of invasive cervical cancer is diagnosed every four months, and a death occurs every seven minutes in India.
- Risk Factors: Key risk factors include:
- Early age of sexual activity
- Multiple sexual partners
- Smoking
- Weakened immune system
- Poor hygiene
- HPV Association: High-risk HPV strains are linked to nearly 70% of cervical cancer cases, with Gardasil 4 protecting against types 16, 18, 6, and 11.
HPV vaccination is vital to prevent cervical cancer, but its success requires education, screening, treatment access, and overcoming social barriers. A comprehensive strategy is essential to reduce disease burden and meet global health targets.
Source: (The Indian Express)
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