A importância do exame preventivo do câncer do colo do útero para a saúde da mulher

Abstract

The cervical cancer is a serious health problem that affects women worldwide. Developing countries account for 80% of cases of cervical cancer, and Brazil, this represents a statistically significant rate (MS, 2005). To that end, we performed a literature review on the main aspects of cancer of the cervix, in order to verify the scientific evidence related to human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer, as well as prevention work as a factor important in early diagnosis, thus favoring the rapid treatment and healing. Before this study shows that there are many published works on databases with the descriptor of cervical cancer and HPV, but there is still a high rate of morbidity and mortality, in which prevention is an important factor in having a major cytopathology ally. Finally, carrying out preventive examinations for cervical cancer is particularly important for women's health and the Family Health Program undertakes activities that allow you to provide comprehensiveness in health care, enabling women to a healthier life and good quality.