WHO/ICO (Institut Català d'Oncologia) Information Centre on HPV and Cervical Cancer

The WHO/ICO Information Centre on HPV and Cervical Cancer is developed to accelerate the development and introduction of prophylactic human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines in countries with the highest burden of cervical cancer and reduce the incidence of this disease and related lesions among women.

HPV Information Centre 2009 Update
What is the impact of HPV infections and related cancer in your country?

Our new 2009 edition of the HPV Information Centre provides data on:

• Burden of HPV-related cancers: cervix, anus, vulva, vagina, penis, oral cavity, and pharynx
• HPV prevalence and type distribution in women with normal cytology, precancerous cervical lesions and invasive cervical cancer
• HPV in cancer of the anus, vulva, vagina, and penis
• HPV in men
• Statistics on factors that contribute to cervical cancer
• Preventative practices: screening and HPV vaccination
• Prevalence of male circumcision and condom use
• HPV vaccine licensure and introduction
• Data on immunization coverage and practices
• Socio-demographic characteristics
• Sexual behaviour and reproductive health indicators