Department of Medical Affairs revealed “Cervical cancer” continues to decline, found the 5th place among Thai women, campaigning for HPV vaccination, screening, reducing the risk
Dr. Somsak Ankasil, Director-General of the Medical Department, said that cervical cancer has been a major public health problem in Thailand since 1989, where cervical cancer incidence is among the highest among Thai women. After that, cervical cancer screening policies have been pushed up at the national level, causing the incidence of cervical cancer to continue to decline. Currently, cervical cancer is ranked as the 5th most common cancer among Thai women. There are about 5,500 new cases, or an incidence of 9.3 per 100,000 population. and approximately 2,200 deaths. Cervical cancer is primarily caused by infection with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) transmitted by having sex, so having multiple sex partners having sex at a young age thus increasing the risk of infection. In addition, smoking, low immunity It is another common factor that may increase the risk of developing the disease as well. Warning signs of cervical cancer include vaginal discharge, blood or abnormal fluid. Menstruation that is more or longer than usual In the advanced stage, there may be localized pain in the lower abdomen. Difficulty urinating or defecation, loss of appetite, weight loss, etc.
Dr. Sakan Bunnag, director of the National Cancer Institute, said that every year in January, various cancer organizations around the world will jointly organize a campaign against cervical cancer to raise awareness of prevention. disease to the people For Thailand, there are many sectors that have joined the campaign on this occasion as well. In terms of national policy, HPV vaccination targets girls in fifth grade, which is considered the first pre-intercourse age, to be vaccinated. However, vaccination is not able to prevent all viral infections. Those who have been vaccinated still need to be screened for cervical cancer along with it to maximize the effectiveness of the prevention. Currently, cervical cancer screening by HPV test has been pushed as a national policy. Thai women aged between 30-60 years old can receive HPV test cervical screening services at the hospital according to the right to treat free of charge. Cervical cancer is one of the cancers that we can prevent from. Actions to reduce the risk of disease Including attending screening, which if the disease is detected in the early stages, it will give effective treatment and have a chance to be cured of the disease.
