Women’s autonomy in health decisions may be a driver of cancer screenings

Low breast and cervical cancer screening rates in Nepal may be associated with a lack of women’s autonomy to make health-related decisions on their own, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State Department of Health Policy and Administration.

<p>Low breast and cervical cancer screening rates in Nepal may be associated with a lack of women’s autonomy to make health-related decisions on their own, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State Department of Health Policy and Administration.</p>

Low breast and cervical cancer screening rates in Nepal may be associated with a lack of women’s autonomy to make health-related decisions on their own, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State Department of Health Policy and Administration.

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