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The Limits of HPV Awareness

Contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. Hear from everyone, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are often marginalized.

VOICES & OPINION

Scientists say the human papillomavirus can pose a deadly risk to both men and women. So why does the pressure of preventing it rest almost solely on the shoulders of the latter?

Why Chinese Doctors Don’t Trust Cervical Cancer Screenings 

Physicians have been criticized domestically and abroad for prescribing redundant cervical cancer tests. But those who know the system best say it’s better to be safe than sorry.

How China’s Medical Scammers Peddle Certainty and Plunder Patients 

Long, stressful waits to see a doctor at the country’s hospitals leave people vulnerable to scammers posing as fellow patients.

The Problem With China’s Medical Tourism Boom

Millions of anxious women have traveled to Hong Kong in search of peace of mind, but local clinics and insurance agents aren’t always reliable health partners.