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This research aims to examine how socioeconomic factors and healthcare availability impact timely cervical cancer treatment in Brazil.

February 13, 2026Open Access

Spatial distribution of timely treatment for cervical cancer: Socioeconomic inequalities and disparities in healthcare service availability in Brazil

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This research aims to examine how socioeconomic factors and healthcare availability impact timely cervical cancer treatment in Brazil.
Analyzed regions with varying population aging rates
Investigated availability of cytopathological exams
Assessed compliance with the '60-day law' for treatment
Regions with lower aging rates showed higher treatment compliance
Greater availability of cytopathological exams correlated with timely treatments
Highlighting significant socioeconomic disparities in healthcare access

Abstract

Regions with lower population aging rates and greater availability of cytopathological exams were associated with higher compliance with the "60-day law." These findings highlight the influence of socioeconomic context and healthcare service distribution on timely access to cervical cancer treatment.

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Silva et al. (Mon,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698ebeb185a1ff6a9301602e https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.canep.2026.103010

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