Addressing Cervical Cancer Inequities in Latin America’s Indigenous Communities – CancerWorld
Jul 31, 2025, 19:44

Addressing Cervical Cancer Inequities in Latin America’s Indigenous Communities – CancerWorld

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“Addressing Cervical Cancer Inequities in Latin America’s Indigenous Communities

Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer death among Indigenous women in Latin America, yet their needs are often overlooked in research, policy, and care delivery.

Indigenous women in Latin America face:

  • HPV prevalence over 30%, more than double the regional average
  • Deep structural barriers: language, distance, stigma, cultural disconnects
  • Lack of data, limited targeted programs, and few tailored solutions

But this public health crisis is solvable

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