On Saturday (May 31), the “Conquer HPV (Human Papillomavirus) & Cancer Conclave 2025” was launched as part of a nationwide initiative for public health led by the Indian Institute in Fuco (SII).
India continues to face an important burden of disease related to HPV, especially cervical cancer, which remains the second most common cancer of women in the country, said the release.
According to the ICO/IARC Information Center on HPV and Cancer (2023), India reports more than 1.23 is the new cases of cervical cancer and more than 77,000 related deaths per year. In addition, HPV is associated with up to 90% of anal cancer and 63% of penis cancer, he said.
The speakers in the discussion, which took place here about the consequences of HPV, stated that early awareness and timely prevention were necessary, and according to the edition, the maximum infection of HPV at the age of 15 to 25 years.
Published – 31 May 2025 9:14
