2023-08-19 18:17:00
This is revealed by a study published Wednesday in the journal The Lancet Global Health. It is considered important to include the male population in HPV vaccination campaigns.
Nearly 1/3 of men infected with at least one type of HPV
The human papillomavirus is a group of common viruses transmitted through skin or sexual contact. Some cause genital warts while others are linked to cancers, such as cervical cancer. According to a study published on August 16 on the site of The Lancet Global Healthalmost a third of men over the age of 15 is infected with at least one type of HPV in the world. One in five would be affected by one or more types of high-risk papillomavirus (HPV-HR).
“The epidemiology of HPV in men is less well known”
According to scientists “the epidemiology of HPV in men is less well known” while for women it is “well documented”. Globally, the prevalence of infections in men is 31% for all HPV types and 21% for HR-HPV types. Considered high risk, HPV-16 is the most common with a frequency of 5%. This genotype is associated with various cancers.
Maximum prevalence rate between 25 and 29 years old
The study indicates that the prevalence rate of HPV is particularly high among young adults, peaking between the ages of 25 and 29. They stabilize or decrease slightly thereafter. This trend also applies to sexually active men, regardless of their sexual orientation. The situation is the same in various regions such as Europe, North America, sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, as well as Australia and New Zealand. In East Asia and Southeast Asia, this frequency is halved.
Include adolescents in vaccination campaigns
WHO data show a significant prevalence of HPV infections at men’s. The World Health Organization thus underlines the importance of including them in preventive strategies to reduce the impact of infections, both in men and women. The researchers behind the study further emphasize the need to include adolescents in vaccination programs. The International Agency for Research on Cancer and the WHO recommend the administration of a single dose of vaccine to immunize them.
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