Who is at Risk of Cervical Cancer?
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Women are at increased risk for cervical cancer if:

  • They have never had a Pap test or have not had one in over 5 years.
  • They have human papilloma virus (HPV). Several types of this common, sexually transmitted virus have been linked to cervical cancer. Chances of getting HPV increase with the number of sexual partners a woman or her partner has had. Over 80% of women will come into contact with HPV in their lifetime.
  • They smoke or have ever smoked. Chemicals produced by smoking may damage cervical cells.
  • They have HIV. HIV infection puts women at increased risk.

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