Missed Opportunities in the Late Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer

Oportunidades perdidas en el diagnóstico tardío del cáncer de cuello uterino

Authors

  • Adriana Mercedes Cam-Angulo Universidad Ricardo Palma. Lima, Perú

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22258/hgh.v10i2.434

Abstract

Cervical cancer remains a major public health concern due to its high disease burden and the persistent occurrence of diagnoses at advanced stages. Globally and regionally, the greatest burden is concentrated in low- and middle-income countries, where limitations in screening and vaccination programs persist. In Latin America and Peru, low screening coverage, structural barriers, and deficiencies within the healthcare system contribute to a substantial proportion of cases being diagnosed at advanced stages. This phenomenon results from a multifactorial interaction involving social determinants, limited access to healthcare services, and failures in timely follow-up. In this context, strengthening primary prevention strategies through vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV) and optimizing secondary prevention through organized and accessible screening programs are essential. Furthermore, research aimed at identifying factors associated with delayed diagnosis is needed to guide more effective public health interventions.

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Author Biography

Adriana Mercedes Cam-Angulo, Universidad Ricardo Palma. Lima, Perú

Estudiante de Medicina Humana, Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias Biomédicas (INICIB), Universidad Ricardo Palma. Lima, Perú.

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Published

2026-06-15

How to Cite

Cam-Angulo, A. M. (2026). Missed Opportunities in the Late Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer: Oportunidades perdidas en el diagnóstico tardío del cáncer de cuello uterino. Peruvian Journal of Health Care and Global Health, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.22258/hgh.v10i2.434

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026)

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Letters to the editor

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