What follows is an overview of the incidence and prevalence
of cervical cancer and the relationship between cervical cancer
and Human Papillomavirus [HPV]. One Fact Sheet is available
to provide an overview of cervical cancer, HPV and the HPV
vaccine with additional fact sheets providing more indepth
information.
Stats on Cervical Cancer & HPV
According to the American Cancer Society, in 2007, 11,150
new cases of cervical cancer and 3,670 deaths from cervical
cancer are projected. Between 60% and 80% of women diagnosed
with cervical cancer have not had a Pap test in the past five
years, and many have never had a Pap test at all. Approximately
50% of those women who die from cervical cancer each year
have never had a Pap test. California has the highest number
of cervical cancer cases in nation, with over 1350 women diagnosed
with the disease.
A fact that seems to be unknown by many men and women is
that HPV has been detected in 90% to 100% of all cervical
cancer cases. Approximately 20 million people are currently
infected with HPV, with an estimated 6.2 million new genital
HPV infections each year. Up to 80% of sexually active men
and women will acquire a genital HPV infection at some point
in their lives. By the time a woman reaches age 50, at least
80% will have contracted a genital HPV infection.
Cultural Differences in the Incidence and Mortality
Associated with Cervical Cancer
Incidence of Cervical Cancer |
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2000-2003 National Incidence of Cervical
Cancer
- 8.5 per 100,000 White women
- 11.5 per 100,000 African American women
- 14.2 per 100,000 Latino/Hispanic women
- 8.2 Asian/Pacific Islander women
- 43 per 100,000 Vietnamese women
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Mortality Rate |
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2000-2003 National Cervical
Cancer Mortality Rate
- 2.4 White women per 100,000 died of cervical
cancer.
- 5.0 African American women per 100,000 died
of cervical cancer
- 3.4 Latino or Hispanic women per 100,000 died
of cervical cancer
- 2.8 Asian/Pacific Islander women per 100,000
died of cervical cancer
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While HPV infections are extremely common, the message that
there is a definite connection between HPV and the potential
risk of cervical cancer seems to get lost somewhere between
the provider and the patient, and the patient, due to a variety
of factors, fails to understand the importance of consistent
follow-up.
This is an even greater concern with the higher rates of
cervical cancer found within ethnic communities. African American
and Hispanic women have the highest mortality rate from cervical
cancer. The highest incidence rate occurs among Vietnamese
women, followed by Hispanic women.
- FAQ Overview
The Who, What, Where, When and How of Cervical Cancer,
HPV & the HPV Vaccine
- National Cancer Institute - California Cervical Cancer Profiles
This document includes incidence, death rate, trends, comparisons by state and county, as well as comparative data between California and the U.S. and historical trends and five-year rate changes.
- What are the Key Statistics About Cervical Cancer?
American Cancer Society
This
guide includes key statistics regarding cervical cancer, invasive cervical cancer, current death rates, trends, survival rates and a five-year relative survival rate.
- Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results Stat Fact Sheet- Cervical Cancer
This article covers incidence and mortality, race, ethnicity, U.S. mortality trends, survival rates and stages, lifetime risk, and prevalence.
- Cervical Cancer Age Adjusted Death Rates for California, 2000-2004
State Cancer Registries - www.statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov
Created August 16, 2007
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| White (includes Hispanic), Female, All Ages |
| Asian or Pacific Islander (includes Hispanic), Female, All Ages |
| African American (includes Hispanic, Female, All Ages |
| Hispanic (any race), Female, All Ages |
| All Races (includes Hispanics), Female, All Ages |
- Cervical Cancer Incidence Rates for California 2000-2004
State Cancer Registries - www.statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov
Created August 16, 2007
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| White (includes Hispanic), Female, All Ages |
| Asian or Pacific Islander (includes Hispanic), Female, All Ages |
| African American (includes Hispanic, Female, All Ages |
| Hispanic (any race), Female, All Ages |
| All Races (includes Hispanics), Female, All Ages |
- A Snapshot of Cervical Cancer - Incidence and Morality Rate Trends
National Cancer Institute - December, 2007
This article reviews the incidence and mortality rate trends of cervical cancer nationally. The article includes information on research investment, initiatives relative to cervical cancer, and advances in cervical cancer research.
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