Regional differences in cervical cancer incidence and associated risk behaviors among Norwegian women: a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical cancer incidence is influenced by screening and risk factors in the population. The main risk factor for cervical cancer is sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV), which is sexually transmitted and thus associated with sexual behavior. Smoking, parity and hormonal contraceptive use may also be associated with cervical cancer risk. We compared incidence, screening coverage and risk behaviors for cervical cancer between health regions in Norway.

Methods

We obtained data on incidence of cervical cancer among Norwegian women during 1992-2016 and data on screening coverage from the Cancer Registry of Norway. We obtained data on sexual behavior and smoking from a population-based survey of 16,575 Norwegian women who were 18-45 years old in 2005.

Res

SUBMITTER: Hansen BT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8377942 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature