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 Cancer: a serious problem amongst any population, causing pain, turmoil,
heartache, and sometimes death. Although the cervix is not the leading cancer site for cancer
death among American Indians and Alaska Natives, cervical cancer still affects the populations
adversely, with rates recently increasing. In fact, cervical cancer poses such a threat to women
that Indian Health Services aimed to reduce cervical cancer mortality rates 76% from 1972/74 -
2000/02. Increased screening through pap smears, increased collaborations between clinics and Native
communities, and increased accuracy in reporting are all contributing factors to this goal.
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