Publications by authors named "Joel Totsugui"
Diagn Cytopathol
July 2003
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzes a successful cervical cancer screening initiative in Paraná, Brazil, aimed at increasing Pap smear coverage among women and reducing cancer incidence and mortality.
- The Cervical Cancer Screening Program, established in 1997 through collaboration between the state government, medical professionals, and a nonprofit, achieved an increase in screening coverage from 43% to about 86% over five years.
- Data from 2.2 million Pap smears showed that 98% were negative, with a notable drop in cervical cancer mortality from 297 deaths in 1998 to 188 by 2002.
