How are disparity issues being addressed for prevention of HPV-associated cancers?
Greater awareness of programs and services available to the underserved in communities across the U.S. may be one of the most important steps in the fight against cervical cancer. Three federal programs with the potential to reduce cervical cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality are administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP), the Vaccines for Children Program, and the Section 317 immunization grant program. These complementary programs provide prevention and screening services at no cost to females belonging to the U.S. populations most vulnerable to developing and dying from cervical cancer.15 • CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funds all 50 states to build and support infrastructure and provide screening services. • CDC’s National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program. These programs have helped address cancer disparities by supporting cancer control
