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HPV: Why Are Men Still the Forgotten Population in Prevention Efforts?
1 juin 2026
By Ana Espino | Published on June 01, 2026 | 4 min readWhen human papillomavirus (HPV) is mentioned, cervical cancer is usually the first condition that comes to mind. For decades, prevention campaigns, screening programs, and vaccination strategies have primarily focused on women. Yet men are also affected by this extremely common sexually transmitted infection. Today, researchers are highlightin
By Ana Espino | Published on June 01, 2026 | 4 min read
When human papillomavirus (HPV) is mentioned, cervical cancer is usually the first condition that comes to mind. For decades, prevention campaigns, screening programs, and vaccination strategies have primarily focused on women. Yet men are also affected by this extremely common sexually transmitted infection.
Today, researchers are highlighting a paradox: although HPV is responsible for a growing number of cancers in men, particularly in the head and neck region, their place in prevention policies remains insufficient. A recent review published in Reviews in Medical Virology calls for a rethinking of HPV as a public health issue that affects both sexes.
When human papillomavirus (HPV) is mentioned, cervical cancer is usually the first condition that comes to mind. For decades, prevention campaigns, screening programs, and vaccination strategies have primarily focused on women. Yet men are also affected by this extremely common sexually transmitted infection.
Today, researchers are highlighting a paradox: although HPV is responsible for a growing number of cancers in men, particularly in the head and neck region, their place in prevention policies remains insufficient. A recent review published in Reviews in Medical Virology calls for a rethinking of HPV as a public health issue that affects both sexes.
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Coker KL, et al. High-Risk HPV in Men: A Hidden Threat to Public Health? Rev Med Virol. 2026 Mar;36(2):e70115. doi: 10.1002/rmv.70115. PMID: 41689447; PMCID: PMC12905817.
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