Extended essay (maximum 2000 words, total 50 marks)

Extended essay (maximum 2000 words, total 50 marks)

Please select any one specific health issue discussed in the Global Health module. Discuss and include the following key areas, in relation to one specified country or world region:

- What are the determinants of this health issue?

- Use the evidence base to describe the distribution and impact of this issue on the population, for example disease burden, morbidity and mortality. Describe patterns over time, and/or by population subgroups (e.g. age, gender)

- Consider how power dynamics (e.g. between countries, institutions, systems, or individuals) influence this issue

- Draw from the broader literature around the political economy of global health, decolonisation of global health and/or intersectionality in public health; AND/OR cite literature on these topics that is specific to your chosen health issue.

- Identify what forces and global health actors are shaping this issue going forward

- Draw on the evidence base to outline what interventions or approaches are likely to be most acceptable, feasible and effective for addressing this health issue.

- Identify evidence gaps, and recommendations for research, policy, or practice to address this health issue

My chosen topic: with staffs feedback on it

Cervical Cancer in Rural India

Cervical cancer is the most common cause of cancer mortality among women in India.

The screening and the reach of awareness of cervical cancer is not full-fledged in India especially in rural population which acts as a major drawback in combating the disease.

Despite the introduction of HPV vaccinations and screening policies, there are barriers in rural India.

Health illiteracy, low socio-economic status, cultural barriers, poor hygiene, lack of access to medical centre contribute to the increase in the disease burden.

Delayed diagnosis of cervical cancer and its further treatment is of a greater cost which adds more burden to the health care financing.