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The association between smoking and cervical human papillomavirus infection among women from indigenous communities in western Botswana

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Abstract

These data underscore the need for effective tobacco control to help mitigate cervical cancer risk in this setting. These findings can help inform decisions about targeted cervical cancer prevention and tobacco cessation interventions for women from indigenous communities.

Research topics

Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
Global Cancer Incidence and Screening

Sustainable Development Goals

3Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0302153

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