Risk of cervical cancer and high-grade lesions in vulnerable women a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed
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- #cervical cancer
- #meta-analysis
- #vulnerable populations
- Cervical cancer causes around 300,000 deaths annually, disproportionately affecting vulnerable women.
- The study estimates the risk of high-grade cervical lesions and cervical cancer among vulnerable populations in high- and upper-middle-income countries.
- Vulnerable groups include women with low socioeconomic status, migrants, prisoners, sex workers, women with substance use disorders, mental illness, and those living with HIV.
- The meta-analysis of 127 studies shows vulnerable women face higher risks of cervical cancer (RR 2.78) and high-grade lesions (RR 2.5).
- The findings support equity-focused prevention strategies to address these disparities.