Study Reveals Inequities in HPV Vaccination Coverage and Its Impact on Cervical Cancer Prevention Globally

A study published in EClinicalMedicine examined the impact of HPV vaccination on cervical cancer in 84 countries from 2010 to 2022. Using data from WHO and UNICEF, the study found that HPV vaccination prevented different numbers of deaths, cancer cases, and disability-adjusted life years in various countries. The research revealed significant inequalities, with countries facing higher cervical cancer rates often having lower vaccination coverage. The study highlights the need for more equitable HPV vaccine distribution worldwide, especially in regions like the Americas, Europe, and the Western Pacific. Read more here.