“Why Is Cervical Cancer Still Killing Thousands of Women a Year?”
Prevention
Data show not only that the downward trend in cervical cancer incidence in the United States stalled about a decade ago, but also that, since then, cervical cancer incidence has begun to rise in certain populations. In this thoroughly reported piece, Beth Howard explores a plethora of possible culprits for this concerning trend, from low health literacy, racism, and the rise of vaccine hesitation to general breakdowns of care systems and communication. Howard’s article highlights the fact that cervical cancer remains a threat, despite the availability of tools to eliminate the disease, and that we all have a part to play in improving the situation.
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