Women over 65 still at risk from cancer from HPV and should be offered cervical screening – study | Cervical cancer
routine Cervical It must be presented to women between the ages of 65 years and above that they are still in a growing risk of cancer from the HPV (HPV), according to the research.
Although it is a preventive disease, there were about 660,000 cases of cervical cancer and 350,000 deaths around the world in 2022, according to Global Health Organization (from).
HPV is responsible for About 95 % of cervical cancerWhich occurs when abnormal cells develop in the cervical lining and grow, and they are ultimately a tumor.
from Global strategy In cervical lines that by 2030, all countries must vaccinate 90 % of girls with HPV vaccine by 15, 70 % of women participate and 90 % of cervical disease. Modeling This would prevent deaths of 62 meters and 74 meters long in cervical cancer by 2120.
The examination programs differ from one country to another, but most of the instructions recommend stopping the cervical examination after the age of 65 if the previous test results are normal.
However, the global cervical cancer cases among people over 65 years of age increased: in 2022, there were 157,182 new cases and 124,269 deaths of disease among women between the ages of 65 years or older.
In the United Kingdom, while examination and vaccination rates are higher than many other countries, They were falling In recent years. Cervical cancer leads to about 685 deaths per year in England Lonely.
Now, a large -scale monitoring study published in gynecology and gynecology found clinical medicine that older women are more likely to injury to HPV and have abnormal cells in test results than younger women.
The researchers in China analyzed cervical cancer examination data for more than 2 million women between 2017 and 2023. Of 2 million and 17,420 ages between 65 years and over; The rest were younger.
The study found an increase in the prevalence of infections of high -risk HPV and abnormal cells among women between the ages of 65 years or more than in younger women. Nearly 14 % of these 65 and more than a positive test of the types of infection HPV infection, compared to 8 % of those who were younger.
The older women were more likely to develop several different types of HPV and had deformities captured when examined.
While admitting restrictions on the study, the results indicate “Women [aged 65 and above] The authors concluded that there is a highly dangerous group of cervical cancer and mortality, which requires urgent attention from countries around the world.
They say: “Most guidelines indicate the suspension of the examination of those who suffer from a sufficient initial examination, not high -risk factors, especially for women under the age of 65.” “However, the situation varies for those over the age of 65, who may not be vaccinated or completely examined. With an increased average life, the risk of cervical cancer increases in this demographic.”
“There is a largely unprecedented group who, if they have been examined or if they never attend the examination, are still at risk of cervical cancer,” said Athens Lamansos, CEO of the call cancer Association, among people over 65 years old.
“We will look forward to the National examination committee to study the results and know whether there are benefits in reviewing the life of the examination.”
Maxine Linza, Director of Health Information in cancer The research in the United Kingdom said: “The recent test improvements in the UK means that they are a very effective way to prevent cervical cancer and save lives, so those over 65 years old and until now with a cervical examination will have a very low risk in developing the disease. However, women over 65 years have not had a cervical examination can ask for a test with GP.”
A NHS spokesman said: “The NHS NHS program in England follows the recommendations of experts on age and the repetition of the examination by the UK National Examination Committee, which is based on regular reviews of the best evidence in the world.
“Women with a positive examination of HPV at the age of 65 are invited to an additional examination to monitor their ongoing risks, and we encourage all women to attend dates when they are invited to ensure that they get the best protection against cervical cancer.”
to divide health A social welfare spokesman said: “The examinations of the examination age depend on strong scientific evidence and the recommendation of an expert from the UK National Examination Committee, but any women worried about their symptoms can talk to their doctor who will decide the best path of work.
“It is very important to increase the number of women who accept their invitation to examine cervical cancer within the current age of.
