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Cervical Cancer Screening in Developing Countries

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Worldwide, cervical cancer comprises approximately 12% of all cancers in women. It is the second most common cancer in women but the commonest in developing countries. Cervical screening is acknowledged as currently the most effective approach for cervical cancer control. However, in many countries, including most middle-income developing countries, the existing programmes are failing to achieve a major impact

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