New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- When was the last time you thought about getting screened for cervical cancer? Many women ignore this simple test, assuming they feel healthy, but cervical cancer often develops quietly, without any symptoms in the early stages. This makes screening not just important, but lifesaving.
In India, cervical cancer screening rates are comparatively low. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), only 1.9% of women aged 30-49 have ever been screened. Urban areas show a slightly better rate of 2.2%, while rural areas stand at 1.7%. Even in the best-performing states, like Tamil Nadu, screening is only 9.8%-far below the WHO recommendation of 70%.
Shockingly, 89.2% of women in India still lack proper awareness ...