INCIDENCIA DEL HPV EN MUJERES CON RELACIÓN A CÁNCER CERVICOUTERINO DURANTE EL PERIODO 2017-2022 EN EL ECUADOR

Abstract

The following bibliographic review article compiles information about the incidence of HPV in women aged 25-40 years and its relationship with cervical cancer during the period 2017-2022 in Ecuador, through which relevant information is sought on the main cause of cervical cancer. The relevant statistical data that indicate the increase or decrease in cases of cervical cancer or other related types of cancer (anogenital and oropharyngeal cancer) in women have been taken into account, but above all the presence of these cases of the types and subtypes of the Low or high risk HPV, recognizing genotype 16 as the highest risk and most dangerous because it is the cause of almost all cervical cancers. The results collected from the database show the progression of human papillomavirus (HPV) from a simple infection to the development of cervical cancer over the years (2017-2022). Furthermore, it is observed how this progression affects different age groups (25-40 years), with emphasis on the possible incidence in younger and older groups. As well as its impact on the person’s mental health, highlighting its danger.