Which of the following is TRUE regarding cervical cancer?

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The Pap test has been shown to lead to a significant decrease in deaths from cervical cancer since its introduction in the 1960s. The American Cancer Society reports that there has been a 78% decrease in cervical cancer mortality rates in the United States since then.

Answer: A
 There is currently a vaccine available that can prevent several strains of HPV that can cause cervical cancer. However, it does not protect against all strains of HPV that can cause the disease.

Answer: B
 Early initiation of sexual activity has been identified as a risk factor for cervical cancer. This is because sexual activity can lead to exposure to HPV, which can cause cell changes in the cervix over time that can lead to cancer.

Answer: D
 The incidence of cervical cancer is generally higher among Aboriginal and Indigenous women in Canada than among non-Indigenous women, likely due to a combination of factors including lower rates of screening and higher rates of other risk factors such as smoking and exposure to HPV.

Which of the Following Is TRUE Regarding Cervical Cancer