A Situational Analysis of Cervical Cancer in Latin America & the Caribbean

This 2003 analysis of cervical cancer in Latin America and the Caribbean provides information for public health professionals, policy makers and advocates involved in the development and management of cervical cancer prevention and control programs. It represents a synthesis of data and information derived from many sources, which include:

• Current published scientific literature in peer review journals;
• Proceedings of PAHO-sponsored workshops conducted in four sub-regions of Latin America and the Caribbean;
• Documents such as national program plans and cancer registry reports from specific countries obtained through their respective Ministries of Health or the PAHO/World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representatives or Technical Centers; and
• Publications and data from programs based at the PAHO Headquarters (Health Situation and Trend Analysis, Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases Program and Family Health).

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