Summary

HPV-related cervical cancer rates are rising among U.S. women in their 30s and 40s, partly due to declining screening rates.

Screenings fell from 47% in 2019 to 41% in 2023, especially in rural areas, where women are 42% more likely to die from the disease.

Vaccine hesitancy remains high, with only 61% of adolescents fully vaccinated. Despite proven safety and effectiveness, HPV vaccination rates lag amid misinformation.

Health experts stress regular screening and vaccination to reduce risks, as most HPV infections resolve without progressing to cancer.

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    2 days ago

    “Many HPV types are carcinogenic. About twelve HPV types (including types 16, 18, 31, and 45) are called “high-risk” types because persistent infection has been linked to cancer of the oropharynx,[3] larynx, vulva, vagina, cervix, penis, and anus.”

    So no, men can also be fucked over by HPV.