"Cervical cancer kills almost 350,000 women each year. What's more horrifying is that millions have died of a disease that's nearly 100% preventable. It's no secret that health care is full of inequities, with a severe lack of accessible screening programs. But women's health care is also impeded by cultural, gender, and political barriers, issues that have combined to create devastating consequences. A leading expert in cervical cancer prevention, Dr. Linda Eckert takes her years of experience and weaves them together with ...
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"Cervical cancer kills almost 350,000 women each year. What's more horrifying is that millions have died of a disease that's nearly 100% preventable. It's no secret that health care is full of inequities, with a severe lack of accessible screening programs. But women's health care is also impeded by cultural, gender, and political barriers, issues that have combined to create devastating consequences. A leading expert in cervical cancer prevention, Dr. Linda Eckert takes her years of experience and weaves them together with the voices of the courageous women who use their own experience of cervical cancer to advocate for change. This heartbreaking, yet hopeful book takes you through the world of cervical cancer with evidence-based information, personal stories, and actionable outcomes"--Front jacket flap.
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