Human papillomavirus and oropharyngeal cancer in Greenland in 1994-2010

Magnus Balslev Avnstorp, Ramon Gordon Jensen, Emilie Garnæs, Marianne Hamilton Therkildsen, Bodil Norrild, Lena Specht, Christian von Buchwald, Preben Homøe

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Abstract

Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is associated with the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV), smoking and alcohol. In Greenland, a high rate of HPV-induced cervical cancer and venereal diseases are found, which exposes the population for high risk of HPV infection. In Greenland, only girls are included in the mandatory HPV vaccination program.
Original languageEnglish
JournalInternational Journal of Circumpolar Health
Volume72
Pages (from-to)22386
ISSN1239-9736
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

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