Cervical cancer kills about 270,000 women each year, 85 percent of whom live in developing countries, the World Health Organization said.
More than a half million women each year become infected with the human papillomavirus, which causes cervical cancer, the U.N. agency said.
A safe, effective vaccine exists to stop the infection and it's advisable for girls age 9 to 13 to get vaccinated before they become sexually active. The vaccine provides immunity for at least 10 years, and no booster shot is recommended.
The cost of one HPV injection can be as high as $140, a price out of reach for most people in developing countries.
Cervical cancer is dangerous and preventable and it’s important to screen and treat it.
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