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Cervical cancer remains highly preventable, yet racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and rural disparities continue to shape who receives timely screening, HPV vaccination, follow-up care, and treatment. Black, Hispanic, low-income, uninsured, and rural patients often face barriers such as limited healthcare access, inadequate insurance coverage, communication challenges, provider bias, and fragmented follow-up, contributing to later diagnoses and poorer outcomes. Healthcare professionals can help close these gaps by providing culturally and linguistically responsive education, following current screening guidelines, connecting patients with affordable prevention programs, and strengthening patient navigation and follow-up systems.

January 2025 Medical Ethics Newsletter

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