Risk factors for cervical dysplasia in Kerala, India

Authors
Varghese, C Amma, NS Chitrathara, K Dhakad, N Rani, P Malathy, L Nair, MK
Citation
C. Varghese et al., Risk factors for cervical dysplasia in Kerala, India, B WHO, 77(3), 1999, pp. 281-283
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine","Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
BULLETIN OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
ISSN journal
00429686 → ACNP
Volume
77
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
281 - 283
Database
ISI
SICI code
0042-9686(1999)77:3<281:RFFCDI>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
A study in Kerala, India, confirmed the importance of genital hygiene in th e fight against infections that have a role in the development of cervical dysplasia and cancer. Many women cannot afford sanitary pads, while adequat e facilities for washing after coitus are often unavailable. Health educati on, satisfactory living standards, and the empowerment of women are prerequ isites for reducing the incidence of cervical dysplasia.