The Rising Incidence of Cervical Cancer in Low-Income Women: Understanding the Trend
Cervical cancer rates have been declining overall in the US, but a recent study found that rates are rising among low-income white women, possibly due to decreased cancer screenings and follow-up care. Screening rates for all types of cancer sharply dropped during the pandemic, and data shows that cervical cancer screening rates were in decline across races and income levels long before that. Low-income women face barriers such as lack of access to screenings, follow-up care, and financial constraints, leading to advanced and preventable cases of cervical cancer.