Rural-urban disparities in cervical cancer incidence and mortality among US women

JAMA Network Open

2025-03-03

(Press-News.org) About The Study: This cross-sectional study found a recent increase in cervical cancer incidence in rural U.S. counties, specifically among white women. In addition, incidence was 25% higher and mortality was 42% higher in rural vs urban counties in recent years. The increase in incidence and mortality in rural U.S. counties may reflect lower screening coverage and lower utilization of diagnostic and therapeutic care, likely resulting from heightened access barriers experienced in rural areas. Additionally, if unaddressed, lower human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake in rural areas may contribute to further widening disparities in the future.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Trisha L. Amboree, PhD, MPH, email amboree@musc.edu.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.62634)

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