Recent studies conducted in different regions of Bangladesh have shown that the rate of high-risk human papillomavirus infection, identified as the main cause of cervical cancer, is still relatively low, but its differences are clear across regions.
Its rate has been found to range from a minimum of 2.56 to a maximum of 7.1 per cent.
This information was disclosed at an event at the Shaheed Abu Sayeed International Convention Centre of Bangladesh Medical University in Dhaka on Sunday, said a press release.
The study was conducted in the sub-coastal region led by BMU associate professor Dr Noor-e-Ferdous.
The study found that the prevalence of HR-HPV infection among 900 married women in three districts of the sub-coastal region of Jhalakati, Cox's Bazar, Bagerhat was 2.56 per cent, and the highest prevalence 3 per cent was found in Jhalakati.
The programme was organised in two parts, and the results of the research were presented in the first part.
The first part was presided over by BMU pro-vice-chancellor for research and development Professor Dr Md. Mujibur Rahman Howlader.
The second part was a discussion meeting, which was presided over by BMU vice-chancellor Professor Dr Md Shahinul Alam. The chief guest was Health Education and Family Welfare Department secretary Dr Md Sarwar Bari.
Forty-six people were awarded in various categories, including Best Community Clinic and Best CBE Centre at the event.