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Bengaluru Sees Drop in Cervical Cancer Cases
19 Jan
Summary
- Cervical cancer share among female cancers fell from 19.3% to 16.2%.
- Government initiatives may be lowering HPV infection risk factors.
- Low screening rates and late diagnoses hinder progress.
Data from Bengaluru's Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology reveals a hopeful trend of declining cervical cancer cases. The percentage of cervical cancer among all female cancers at the hospital decreased from 19.3% in 2021 to 16.2% in 2025, suggesting a positive impact from government-led initiatives in education and health.
These initiatives are believed to contribute to factors like later age at marriage and fewer births, thereby reducing the risk of persistent Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Despite this progress, oncologists highlight significant challenges, noting that fewer than 2% of women engage in regular cervical cancer screening.
Delayed diagnosis remains a major issue in India, with many cases identified at advanced stages. Experts emphasize the need for increased awareness and widespread screening and vaccination programs to combat the disease effectively, even as population growth and increased reporting contribute to rising absolute numbers.
