Stats on Cervical Cancer & HPV
According to the American Cancer Society, in 2010, 12,200 new cases of cervical cancer and 4,210 deaths from cervical cancer are projected. It is important to get tested for cervical cancer because 6 out of 10 cervical cancers occur in women who have never received a Pap test or have not been tested in the past five years.1
(1 National Institutes of Health. Cervical Cancer. NIH Consensus Statement. 1996;14(1):1-38.)
A fact that seems to be unknown by many men and women is that HPV has been detected in 90% to 100% of all cervical cancer cases. Approximately 20 million people are currently infected with HPV, with an estimated 6.2 million new genital HPV infections each year. At least 50% sexually active men and women will acquire a genital HPV infection at some point in their lives.
Cultural Differences in the Incidence and Mortality
Associated with Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer Incidence Rates by Race
2003-2007 |
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Race/Ethnicity |
Female |
All Races |
8.1 per 100,000 women |
White |
7.9 per 100,000 women |
Black |
10.1 per 100,000 women |
Asian/Pacific Islander |
7.5 per 100,000 women |
Hispanic |
12.0 per 100,000 women |
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Cervical Cancer Mortality Rates by Race
2003-2007 |
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Race/Ethnicity |
Female |
All Races |
2.4 per 100,000 women |
White |
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Black |
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Asian/Pacific Islander |
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Hispanic |
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All statistics in this report are based on SEER incidence and NCHS mortality statistics. Most can be found within:
Altekruse SF, Kosary CL, Krapcho M, Neyman N, Aminou R, Waldron W, Ruhl J, Howlader N, Tatalovich Z, Cho H, Mariotto A, Eisner MP, Lewis DR, Cronin K, Chen HS, Feuer EJ, Stinchcomb DG, Edwards BK (eds). SEER Cancer Statistics Review, 1975-2007, National Cancer Institute. Bethesda, MD, http://seer.cancer.gov/csr/1975_2007/, based on November 2009 SEER data submission, posted to the SEER web site, 2010.
While HPV infections are extremely common, the message that there is a definite connection between HPV and the potential risk of cervical cancer seems to get lost somewhere between the provider and the patient, and the patient, due to a variety of factors, fails to understand the importance of consistent follow-up.
This is an even greater concern with the higher rates of cervical cancer found within ethnic communities. African American and Hispanic women have the highest incidence and mortality rates from cervical cancer.
- Genital HPV Infection – CDC Fact Sheet
The Who, What, Where, When and How of Cervical Cancer,
HPV & the HPV Vaccine
Click to view
- National Cancer Institute - California Cervical Cancer Profiles
This document includes incidence, death rate, trends, comparisons by state and county, as well as comparative data between California and the U.S. and historical trends and five-year rate changes.
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- Cervical Cancer Age Adjusted Death Rates for California
State Cancer Registries - Click to view
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| White (includes Hispanic), Female, All Ages |
| Asian or Pacific Islander (includes Hispanic), Female, All Ages |
| African American (includes Hispanic, Female, All Ages |
| Hispanic (any race), Female, All Ages |
| All Races (includes Hispanics), Female, All Ages |
- Cervical Cancer Incidence Rates for California
State Cancer Registries - Click to view
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| White (includes Hispanic), Female, All Ages |
| Asian or Pacific Islander (includes Hispanic), Female, All Ages |
| African American (includes Hispanic, Female, All Ages |
| Hispanic (any race), Female, All Ages |
| All Races (includes Hispanics), Female, All Ages |
- Cancer Facts and Figures
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society tracks cancer occurrence, including the number of deaths, cases, and how long people survive after diagnosis. ACS also tracks data regarding behaviors that influence the risk of developing cancer and the use of screening tests.
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- Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER)
Stat Fact Sheet- Cervical Cancer
This resource covers incidence and mortality, race, ethnicity, U.S. mortality trends, survival rates and stages, lifetime risk, and prevalence.
Click to view
- Cervical Cancer in California, 2008
California Cancer Registry
This report included information about the causes and risk factors for cervical cancer, screening guidelines as well as data on the cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates for females in California.
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- California State Report
Women In Government
An excellent resource regarding the state of California's cervical cancer incidence, mortality, screening, health care process, policy initiatives and infrastructure. Note: California receives only a 'fair' rating on aspects reported.
Click to view
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