Denmark on Track to Eradicate Cervical Cancer by 2040

Nation achieves near-target HPV vaccination rates but faces challenges in boosting screening participation to meet WHO eradication criteria.

The Danish Cancer League confirms that cervical cancer could be eradicated in Denmark by 2040 through robust HPV vaccination and screening programs.
Current HPV vaccination rates among 12-year-olds stand at 89%, just shy of the 90% target, with free vaccinations introduced for girls in 2008 and boys in 2019.
Cervical cancer recurrence rates in Denmark are now below 10 per 100,000, with the WHO defining eradication as a rate below 4 per 100,000.
Only 60% of Danish women participate in cervical cancer screening, falling short of the 70% target, highlighting a significant area for improvement.
Denmark's efforts are part of a global fight against cervical cancer, which causes over 300,000 deaths annually, with Sweden targeting eradication by 2027.