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Despite the decline in cancer death rates in the U.S., there is an increase in incidence rates for cancers associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and more efforts are needed to increase HPV vaccination coverage levels to prevent the occurrence of these cancers in the future according to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

An e-learning tool, developed by UICC, to be used as basis for courses, workshops and self-learning, the HPV and Cervical Cancer Curriculum has been designed to improve individual knowledge on HPV and cervical cancer.

The European Cervical Cancer Association (ECCA) was established specifically to co-ordinate a Europe-wide public health education programme to raise awareness about cervical cancer and how it can be prevented.