of cervical
cancer cases3,4
HPV-related diseases
HPV-RELATED DISEASES
Ignoring HPV infections can lead to some pretty serious diseases6. HPV infections are responsible for approximately:
99%
85-90%
of anal cancer cases in
males and females7
of anal cancer cases in
males and females7
30%
of vulvar
cancer cases8
>90%
of genital warts cases
in males and females10,14
70-75%
of vaginal cancer cases9
of vaginal cancer cases9
HPV and Cervical Cancer
HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection and is the cause of more than 99% of cervical cancer cases. Cervical cancer is the tenth most common cancer among Singaporean women. A new case is diagnosed every two days, and one woman loses the fight against cervical cancer every five days in Singapore12. While the disease is most common among women aged 45-54, all ages are at risk once they are sexually active12.
More Resources
INFOGRAPHIC: AM I AT RISK FOR HPV?
INFOGRAPHIC: HPV BY THE NUMBERS
You can protect yourself
Getting infected with HPV is more common than you might think. The good news is there are two easy steps you can take to protect yourself.
Make an appointment
Find a clinic closest to you and set up an appointment to speak with your doctor about vaccination and screening.
