Human Papillomavirus-Associated Diseases in Israel – The Controversy Continues

• The incidence of cervical cancer in Israel is low, about 5 per 100,000 women
• Low incidence used to oppose introduction of a national cytology screening program
• A search for genetic resistance to transition to invasive cancer not substantiated
• HPV type distribution in cervical cancer in Israel is similar to other countries
• School-based HPV vaccination commences in September 2013