Prevention of Cervical Cancer

Abstract

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in Thai women. The age-standardized incidence rate is 17.8 patients per 100,000 women. Overall, there are 8,184 new cases and 4,513 deaths from this cancer each year. The etiology of cervical cancer was identified and preventable. The prevention measures include HPV vaccination and screening. Knowledge of the prevention of cervical cancer is the key to reduce the incidence rate of this cancer in Thailand.