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The most effective defence against cervical cancer is HPV vaccination. Getty Images

What is cervical cancer and how can it be prevented? Answers to key questions

The human papillomavirus is the primary cause of cervical cancer – but not all infected individuals develop the disease.
A natural birth involves three important steps: the spontaneous onset of labour, the process of labour itself, and vaginal passage. Getty Images

Caesarean births: South Africa’s rates are too high – they can be dangerous for mothers and babies

Caesarean section births are often thought to be safer. In fact they disrupt the natural bond between mother and baby and can interrupt brain development.
Crowds gather at the Saturday market in Lalibela, Ethiopia in 2019. Sub-Saharan Africa’s population is growing three times faster than the global average. (Shutterstock)

Demography and reproductive rights are environmental issues: Insights from sub-Saharan Africa

Environmental policymakers and scholars must listen to sub-Saharan Africans’ voices and recognize the importance of population for achieving sustainable development goals.

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