Cervical cancer risk factors and prophylaxis among servicewomen
Keywords:
servicewomen, cervical carcinoma, risk factors, prophylaxisAbstract
Abstract. According to the annual reports of the Republic Bulgaria to NATO, the share of servicewomen in our country comprises one fifth of the Armed Forces. The health status of military personnel is a key factor in maintaining combat readiness. Regardless of the field of their professional employment, women suffer from diseases of the reproductive system, including oncological ones. Cervical carcinoma has a well-known etiology; however, Bulgaria remains among the leading countries in morbidity and mortality in the European Union. Therefore, the military medical healthcare system implements and provides all necessary gender-specific health services, taking into account the risk factors related to the nature of military service. Primary and secondary prophylaxis are key for successful prevention, early diagnosis and treatment.
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