Written answers
Thursday, 11 October 2018
Department of Health
Cancer Incidence
Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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96. To ask the Minister for Health the rates of cervical cancer in those under 25 years of age diagnosed here in each of the years 2007 to 2017; if the cancers related to HPV 16 and 18; the actual numbers between 2007 and 2017; the evidence the vaccine will prevent cancer in those under 25 years of age without pap screening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41554/18]
Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Data from the National Cancer Registry set out in the following table shows the number of cervical cancer cases diagnosed in females under 25 years of age per year and the rate per 100,000 females per year between 2007 and 2016 (latest finalised figures) inclusive.
Incidence of cervical cancer in those under 25 years of age:
| Year | Number of Cases | Number of cases per 100,000 females |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 | 0.79 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0.13 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0.38 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0.39 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0.13 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0.13 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0.26 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0.65 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0.26 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0.26 |
While data is not available on the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) status of these cases, 99% of cervical cancers are caused by persistent infection of certain high risk HPV types.
HPV immunisation is a very important part of our childhood immunisation programmes as it protects women from developing cervical cancer later in their lives.
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