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Cancer caused by HPV is increasing in some women in the U.S. (www.nbcnews.com)

submitted 4 days ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/health@lemmy.world

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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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[–] Hawke@lemmy.world 14 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Guesses: “some women” means poor brown women.

Reads: “Studies show that women are also less likely to be screened if they are nonwhite, uninsured or identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual.”

[–] jjagaimo@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

~~Although it doesn't have the same negative affect on~~ men, ~~they~~ can spread it to other people. Its important for everone to get vaccinated against it. I got it because my doctor offered it out of the blue, but I probably wouldn't have thought to go out of my way to get it. I'm considering going to get 1) a measles booster and 2) flu vaccine (last years if they havent put out an updated one given trump and rfk)

[–] Brotherinsatan@lemm.ee 3 points 3 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.