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We need action to reduce inequities in vaccination, screening, and treatment in order to prevent cervical cancer and make elimination a reality everywhere not just in high income countries, write Lisa Rahangdale and colleagues Imagine nearly eliminating a cancer that almost 350 000 women die from globally every year.1 The World Health Organization has set the goal of “elimination” of cervical cancer as a public health problem, defined as less than four incident cases per 100 000 women annually.2 To meet this goal, WHO recommends that countries fully vaccinate 90% of girls against human papillomavirus (HPV) by age 15, screen 70% of women for cervical cancer by age 35 and again by 45, and treat 90% of women identified with cervical disease. But health inequities risk delaying elimination goals, especially for countries and people without adequate access to vaccination, screening, and treatment. A strategic focus on tackling social determinants of health will be required to overc

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