Teaching activity
Data Starter: Impact of HPV vaccine on cervical cancer rates in England
Elizabeth Veal
22nd November 2024
How successful has the HPV vaccine been in England?
Using this OurWorldinData graph, (you may need to scroll down to find 'Cervical Cancer rates declined in England... ), then answer the following questions.
- Calculate the percentage change in rates of invasive cervical cancer by the age of 26 in England between the 1989-90 cohort and the 1995-99 cohort.
- Using the data, assess the success of the HPV vaccination programme in England.
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Elizabeth Veal
Liz has taught Economics for over 25 years, including several years as Head of Economics at leading schools.
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