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Cervical Cancer Trends Differ by Age

Recent declines among women younger than 35 years contrasted with rising long-term incidence among women aged 35 to 49 years in Puerto Rico

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • May 6, 2026

  • 4 min

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    Cervical cancer rates in Puerto Rico are higher than the US average.

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    Rates among women under 35 have declined significantly.

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    Increasing rates noted in women aged 35-

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    HPV vaccination began in Puerto Rico in

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    Stable cervical cancer screening rates at around 79%.

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    Public health concerns highlighted for women aged 35-

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    External factors like Hurricane Maria and COVID-19 impacted healthcare access.

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Cervical Cancer Trends Differ by Age

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • May 6, 2026

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