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Date Time Few women in sub-Saharan Africa undergo cervical cancer screenings HERSHEY, Pa. – According to the World Health Organization, cervical cancer is the fourth most common form of cancer affecting women worldwide, and those in developing countries face a higher risk of dying from it. If detected early, cervical cancer responds well to treatment, however not everyone receives cancer screenings. A team of researchers, including those from Penn State College of Medicine, took a closer look at cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to determine the prevalence and key factors that influence cancer screenings. The group found that despite high mortality rates, cancer screenings are substantially low, and there are multiple reasons why.

Coted ivoireIvory coastSteve wangJonah musaCheick bougadari traoreDjibril baEdeanya agbeseBrehima diakiteNational institutes of healthPenn state college of medicineWorld health organizationUniversity of sciencesDepartment of public health sciencesUniversity of josFogarty international centerMamoudou maiga of northwestern university