CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has recorded the highest estimated number of cervical cancer deaths in 2018?
A
USA
B
Pakistan
C
India
D
Bangladesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The highest incidence was estimated in Eswatini, with approximately 6ยท5% of women developing cervical cancer before age 75 years.

Detailed explanation-2: -Over 90% of the highest incidence rates of cervical cancer occur in sub-Saharan Africa [6].

Detailed explanation-3: -Globally, 570,000 cases per year in women are attributed to HPV, which is about 8.6% of all occurring cancers. Female mortality is estimated at 250,000 with 80% of incidence and mortality rates occurring in Latin America and Sub Saharan Africa (SSA).

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