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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