[Human papillomavirus and cervical cancer in México: a constant struggle]

Rev Med Inst Mex Seguro Soc. 2015:53 Suppl 2:S118-20.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Given that human papillomavirus and cervical cancer are a health problem in México, since they affect women of reproductive age and have a negative impact on our society, it is crucial to prevent those diseases and to raise awareness among physicians who deal with their clinical and therapeutic management. That is the reason why we show three Original contributions and 13 Current themes in this supplement of the Revista Médica del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social.

Dado que el virus de papiloma humano y el cáncer cervicouterino son un problema de salud en la población mexicana, pues afectan a mujeres en edad reproductiva e impactan de manera negativa a nuestra sociedad, es fundamental prevenir esas enfermedades y concientizar a los médicos que tratan su manejo clínico y terapéutico. Por eso presentamos tres Aportaciones originales y 13 Temas de actualidad en el presente suplemento de la Revista Médica del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social.

Keywords: History of medicine; Mexico; Planning and management; Public health policy.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Introductory Journal Article

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Health Policy
  • Humans
  • Mexico
  • Papillomavirus Infections / complications*
  • Papillomavirus Infections / diagnosis
  • Papillomavirus Infections / physiopathology
  • Papillomavirus Infections / prevention & control
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / prevention & control
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / virology*