A Mathematical Model of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in the United States and its Impact on Cervical Cancer

<p><b>Background: </b>Mathematical models can be useful tools in exploring disease trends and health consequences of interventions in a population over time. Most cancers, in particular cervical cancer, have long incubation periods. The time from acquisition of HPV infection to dev...

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Main Author: Shernita L. Lee, Ana M. Tameru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ivyspring International Publisher 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Cancer
Online Access:http://www.jcancer.org/v03p0262.htm