13 Scary Facts About Black Women’s Health
80% Of All Women Will Contract HPV Before 50
Those numbers are shocking, especially when you consider the fact that HPV can lead to cervical cancer. Approximately 11.1% of all cervical cancer cases affect African American women and the mortality rate (4.6%) is equally disturbing. HPV has no symptoms, other than genital warts, so you’ll need to go to your OBGYN and ask for an HPV test. Pair that with annual pap smears and you’ll reduce your risk of becoming a statistic.