Tag: Cervical Cancer (पाठेघरको मुखको क्यान्सर)

Cervical cancer is the most common cancer among women in Nepal, with an estimated 2,244 new cases and 1,493 deaths each year. The incidence of cervical cancer in Nepal is 16.4 per 100,000 women, which is nearly four times the World Health Organization’s (WHO) desired target of 4 per 100,000 women.

The most common cause of cervical cancer is infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection. There are effective ways to prevent cervical cancer, including vaccination against HPV, regular screening, and early treatment of precancerous lesions.

Here are some key facts about cervical cancer in Nepal:

• Cervical cancer is the most common cancer among women in Nepal, with an estimated 2,244 new cases and 1,493 deaths each year.
• The incidence of cervical cancer in Nepal is 16.4 per 100,000 women, which is nearly four times the World Health Organization’s (WHO) desired target of 4 per 100,000 women.
• The most common cause of cervical cancer is infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection.
• There are effective ways to prevent cervical cancer, including vaccination against HPV, regular screening, and preliminary treatment of precancerous lesions.

Here are some additional facts about cervical cancer in Nepal:

• The prevalence of HPV infection among women in Nepal is estimated to be 20%.
• Only about 10% of women in Nepal have ever been screened for cervical cancer.
• The average age at diagnosis of cervical cancer in Nepal is 45 years.
• The five-year survival rate for cervical cancer in Nepal is 30%.

Cervical cancer is a preventable disease, but it is still a major cause of death for women in Nepal. There are a number of things that can be done to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in Nepal, including:

• Increasing awareness about cervical cancer and its prevention.
• Vaccinating girls against HPV.
• Providing regular screening for cervical cancer.
• Preliminary treatment of precancerous lesions.

By taking these steps, Nepal can make progress towards eliminating cervical cancer as a public health problem.