Increasing Prevalence of Cervical Cancer to Augment the Cervical Cancer Vaccines Market Growth
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the cervix, a cavity that can be found in the vagina, uterus, or vulva. It is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the human papilloma virus. There are several strains of this virus, and each has a different name relating to the part of the body in which it affects. Most cervical cancers are associated with human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection.
Extensive vaccination with the HPV vaccine may reduce the
effects of cervical cancer across the world. HPV vaccines are vaccines that
prevent infections by some varieties of the human papillomavirus. The two most
commonly used vaccines are Gardasil and Cervarix, however, more vaccines are available
now. Gardasil 9 is the U.S. FDA approved HPV vaccine and can be used for both
girls and boys. HPV spread through sexual contact and is associated with most
cases of cervical cancer.
Market Dynamics:
Increasing prevalence/incidence of cervical cancer across
the world is expected to propel the growth of the cervical cancer vaccines market.
For instance, around 140 new cases of cervical cancer in Minnesota in 2020,
according to the American Cancer Society. Moreover, increasing government
initiatives to increase awareness regarding cervical cancer and its treatments
are expected to augment the growth of the cervical cancer vaccines market. For
instance, the government of Rwanda (country in East Africa) planned to
eradicate cervical cancer by 2020 by vaccinating all adolescents, especially
girls, between the ages of 11 and 15. January is national cervical cancer
awareness month.
North America and Asia Pacific are expected to witness
robust growth in the market. The market due to the increasing prevalence of
cervical cancer and increasing approval of cervical cancer vaccines by the
regulatory bodies in these regions. For instance, according to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year, more than 13,000 women in the
United States diagnosed with cervical cancer and 4,000 women die due to
cervical cancer. However, high cost of the treatment of cervical cancer is
expected to restrain the growth of the cervical cancer vaccines market.
Competitive Analysis:
Major players operating in the cervical cancer vaccines market
are Merck & Co. Inc. and GlaxoSmithKline PLC.
Tampa Company, that has been researching and developing a
vaccine for certain types of skin cancers, is expected to receive a grant to
begin research on a cervical cancer treatment for underprivileged women.
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