The WHO global strategy for cervical cancer elimination sets three targets for 2030, summarised as '90-70-90'. In this formulation, the middle figure of 70 refers to:
- A 70% of girls fully vaccinated with HPV vaccine by 15 years of age
- B 70% of women screened with a high-performance HPV test at least twice, by 35 and 45 years of age ✓
- C 70% of women with precancerous lesions treated before progression to invasive cancer
- D 70% relative reduction in cervical cancer incidence compared with 2020 levels
Correct answer: B. 70% of women screened with a high-performance HPV test at least twice, by 35 and 45 years of age
Explanation
The 90-70-90 triad means 90% of girls vaccinated by 15 years, 70% of women screened with a high-performance test such as HPV DNA testing at least twice (by ages 35 and 45), and 90% of women with cervical disease treated. Option A describes the first target, and option C describes the third target, so both fail on the specific figure asked.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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