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Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Volume 28, 2008 - Issue 3
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Gynaecology

Poverty eradication and decreased human papilloma virus related cancer of the penis and vulva in Jamaica

H. M. Fletcher Departments of Obstetrics and GynaecologyCorrespondence[email protected]
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B. Hanchard Pathology, University of the West Indies Mona, Kingston, Jamaica
Pages 333-335 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009
 
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Summary

Human papilloma virus causes genital cancers. Decreases in cervical cancer have been reported to be due to comprehensive screening programmes difficult to replicate in poorer countries. HPV cancer may be related to poverty. In Jamaica, we have seen decreases in cancer of the penis and vulva and there has also been a decrease in poverty. The decrease cannot be attributed to screening. We believe elimination of poverty has decreased HPV persistence and decreased cancer rates.

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