Cancer |
Due to a lack of understanding of cervical and breast cancer and a stigmatization of those who receive testing, cervical and breast cancer remain two of the deadliest cancers in Mexico. Economic impact analysis demonstrates that a typical Mexican woman loses an average of 22 healthy years from cervical cancer mortality with the prevention of her death saving $42,000 U.S. dollars. Facilitators in our cancer projects work to establish a knowledge base in cervical and breast cancer for female participants, dispelling cultural myths that surround the diseases and providing women with tools to make sexual health decisions. Facilitators encourage women to get Pap smears and educate husbands about the importance of allowing their wives to attend gynecological appointments, which men often oppose due to the exposure of women inherent in the appointment. Women who have participated in our cancer programs demonstrate significant increases in knowledge about cancer and are much more likely to take preventive measures. Check out our articles and books and videos for purchase for more information on cancer prevention strategies. Learn more about our workshops and certificate courses on cancer prevention and sexual health and reproductive rights.
Locations: Chiapas, Colima, Mexico City, Michoacan, Morelos, Nuevo Leon, Oaxaca. Donors: Inter-American Development Bank, Baxter International Inc.,
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Topics
- Cancer
- Citizenship and Culture of Legality
- Comprehensive Community Development
- Disaster Relief
- Family Planning
- HIV/AIDS
- Hygiene and Sanitation
- Microenterprise
- Nutrition
- Obesity, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
- Parenting
- Quality of Health Services
- School Performance
- Substance Abuse
- Violence