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Breast and Cervical Cancer >
Specific Populations
Cervical Cancer and Specific Populations
The incidence and mortality rates for cervical cancer have leveled off
during the past 40 years. With early detection through Papanicolaou (Pap)
test screening, cervical cancer can be prevented. Minority populations and
persons of low socioeconomic status, however, still have high incidence
and mortality rates. The following information summarizes the main
findings in the cervical cancer screening outreach literature and is
organized by population or ethnic group. These summaries address some
barriers to Pap tests screening and some strategies currently under study
that may improve outreach to specific populations.
Asian American and Pacific Islanders
Information Resources
- Asian American Network for Cancer
Awareness, Research and Training*
- Asian Pacific American Network*
- Asian Communities for Reproductive Justice*
- Association of Asian Pacific Community
Health Organizations*
- Culture
Clues©*
Patient and Family Education Services, University of Washington
Tip sheets for clinicians designed to increase awareness about concepts
and preference of patients from diverse cultures.
- EthnoMed*
Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington
The EthnoMed site contains information about cultural beliefs, medical
issues, and other related issues pertinent to the health care of recent
immigrants to Seattle.
- Intercultual Cancer
Council (ICC)*
ICC Cancer offers fact sheets that address African Americans, American
Indians/Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Hispanic/Latinos, Native
Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders, and Rural Poor/Medically Underserved.
- National Asian Women's Health Organization
(415) 989-9747
*Links to non-Federal organizations found at this site are
provided solely as a service to our users. These links do not constitute
an endorsement of these organizations or their programs by CDC or the
Federal Government, and none should be inferred. The CDC is not
responsible for the content of the individual organization Web pages found
at these links.
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