Cervical Cancer Screening: The Complex Interplay of Medical Infrastructure, Society, and Culture

Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer death in many low‐ and middle‐income countries. Key issues that must be addressed include the obstacle of poverty, the importance of community representatives, and the credibility of the medical establishment. Better understanding of the complex layers of social ecology and the social determinants of health will allow public health planners to build sustainable programs.