Causes of Cervical Cancer
18.04.2025 04:52:24 2383RCM is the fourth most common type of cancer in women in the world. In Kazakhstan, the statistics are even more depressing - CC is the second most common type of malignant tumor in women - after breast cancer
The main cause of CC is HPV infection.
Every year, more than 600,000 new cases of cervical cancer (CC) are diagnosed in the world and more than 300,000 women die from this disease. In Kazakhstan, more than 1,900 new cases of CC are registered per year and more than 600 women die annually. Over the past 20 years, the incidence of CC in our country has increased by 26%
Cervical Cancer Prognosis and Risks
By 2030, WHO predicts a further increase in cervical cancer incidence (700,000 cases) and mortality (400,000 deaths). About 90% of deaths occur in developing countries.
In Kazakhstan, the peak of disease detection occurs between the ages of 45 and 54. Every day, 5 new cases of cervical cancer are registered in the country. About 600 Kazakhstani women die from cervical cancer every year.
According to KAZNIIOIR, in 2022, 28 cases of cervical cancer were registered in pregnant women. Subsequently, some patients had urgent births, as well as 5 abortions for medical reasons and 2 spontaneous abortions.
Important: Women living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have a 6-fold higher risk of developing cervical cancer.
How can you protect yourself and your loved ones from cervical cancer?
Oncogenic HPV types can cause pathological changes that lead to the development of cervical cancer after 15-20 years.
Cervical cancer can be cured if diagnosed at an early stage and treatment is started immediately. That is why a separate screening examination is carried out in Kazakhstan for women aged 30 to 70 years.
Every four years, women from the screening group must take a Pap test (Papanicolaou smear) to detect possible malignant neoplasms in the cervix.
In addition to screening, more than 100 countries use preventive measures in the form of HPV vaccination. The experience of the USA, Great Britain, Australia, Sweden and other countries shows a decrease in the incidence of cervical cancer after the introduction of vaccination.
Vaccination against human papillomavirus has begun in Mendykara district.
According to the national vaccination calendar of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the HPV vaccine is administered to girls aged 11 years after receiving informed consent from parents or guardians. The full vaccination course is two doses with an interval of six months. Catch-up vaccination for girls aged 12-13 years who missed the scheduled vaccination at age 11. The Gardasil-4 vaccine is used in our country. It was the first HPV vaccine to be registered in 2006 and has been used in many countries for 18 years. Every child has the right to be protected from everything they can be protected from. Vaccination against the human papillomavirus prevents 95% of cancer cases. HPV vaccines do not contain viral particles or any other live viral material. They cannot cause disease. Their safety has been clinically proven.
Vaccination is carried out in all medical institutions of the district and medical offices of educational schools. For any questions, please contact the specialists of the RGU "Mendykarinsky District Department of Sanitary and Epidemiological Control" by phone 2-41-30. By getting vaccinated now, you will ensure a healthy future for your children!
Chief sanitary doctor of Mendykarinsky district.