Vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV) is not cost-effective in the Netherlands, according to a study published online July 1 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute
Vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV) is not cost-effective in the Netherlands, according to a study published online July 1 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. This finding held true even under favorable assumptions, including lifelong protection against 70% of all cervical cancers and no side effects.
Researchers conducted the study because the cost effectiveness of HPV vaccination may be limited by the low number of cervical cancer cases and deaths in the region associated with the current Dutch cervical cancer screening program.
Cervical Cancer - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Complications & Prevention
Cancer cervix refers to cancerous growth in the cervix and usually occurs in the transition called squamo-columnar junction.
Cancer cervix refers to cancerous growth in the cervix and usually occurs in the transition called squamo-columnar junction.
They found that adding HPV vaccination was not cost-effective, even under favorable assumptions.
"To become cost-effective, the vaccine price would have to be decreased considerably, depending on the effectiveness of the vaccine," the authors write.
About Cancer in Women
Cancer is one of the frequently talked about and most feared disease that falls under the genre of lifestyle diseases that have evolved, rather rapidly, in the past two decades.
Cancer is one of the frequently talked about and most feared disease that falls under the genre of lifestyle diseases that have evolved, rather rapidly, in the past two decades.
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Vaccine To Protect Against Cervical Cancer Approved
For the first time women will have a vaccine to protect themselves from cervical cancer as the United States has approved.
For the first time women will have a vaccine to protect themselves from cervical cancer as the United States has approved.
Cervical Cancer Awareness Drive Launched in India
Pharmaceutical company MSD India is collaborating with the Indian Cancer Society in launching a cervical cancer awareness drive in the country.
Pharmaceutical company MSD India is collaborating with the Indian Cancer Society in launching a cervical cancer awareness drive in the country.
