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U.S. Smoking Rates Plummet, HPV Vaccination Stalls

4/24/2025

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A recent report from the American Cancer Society shows a promising drop in U.S. smoking rates from 14% in 2019 to 11% in 2023, signaling strides in cancer risk reduction. Yet, HPV vaccination rates remain stagnant at 61.4%, and cervical cancer screenings are on the decline, underscoring ongoing racial disparities and the urgent need for enhanced prevention initiatives.

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A recent report from the American Cancer Society shows a promising drop in U.S. smoking rates from 14% in 2019 to 11% in 2023, signaling strides in cancer risk reduction. Yet, HPV vaccination rates remain stagnant at 61.4%, and cervical cancer screenings are on the decline, underscoring ongoing racial disparities and the urgent need for enhanced prevention initiatives.