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Global prevalence of cervical human papillomavirus in women aged 50 years and older with normal cytology: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The Lancet. Microbe - 1 Jan 2025
Osmani Vanesa, Hörner Lucy, Nkurunziza Theoneste, Rank Sophia, Tanaka Luana Fiengo, Klug Stefanie J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Given the paucity of up-to-date empirical data on human papillomavirus (HPV) among older women, we aimed to estimate the global HPV prevalence in women aged 50 years and older with normal cytology. METHODS: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched for quantitative studies (cross-sectional, longitudinal, case-control, randomised control trials) reporting HPV prevalence among women aged...
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- Humans
- Female
- Papillomavirus Infections
- Prevalence
- Middle Aged
- Global Health
