Cervical Cancer – Market Outlook, Epidemiology, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast Report – 2023 To 2033
Cervical cancer ranks among the most prevalent malignancies affecting the female reproductive system. It stands as the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women aged 20 to 39. The prognosis for cervical cancer patients, especially those in advanced stages, remains grim. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infects the majority of sexually active individuals at some point in their lives. There exist more than 130 distinct HPV types, with 20 of them associated with cancer. The rates of HPV-related cervical dysplasia are only documented in women. The most frequently encountered HPV strains in invasive cervical cancer are HPV 16 and 18. Risk factors for HPV and cervical cancer encompass factors such as the age at first sexual intercourse, having multiple sexual partners, smoking, herpes simplex infection, HIV infection, co-infection with other genital infections, and the use of oral contraceptives. HPV spreads through skin-to-skin contact, including sexual intercourse, hand-to-genital