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New Delhi, Jan 13 (PTI) The Union Health Ministry on Saturday said it is yet to take a decision on the roll-out of HPV vaccination against cervical cancer in the country.
Tobacco smoking and HPV infections caused the highest number of preventable cancer deaths
Poor awareness, stigma due the sexual transmission of HPV and a delay in the government rollout of the vaccine are major reasons.
Creating awareness about cervical cancer, rolling out an HPV vaccine programme and improving access to treatment would help reduce deaths from the disease
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