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Gynae Cancers in Māori and Pasifika women
Māori and Pasifika women face higher risks for certain gynae cancers — including endometrial,cervical, and ovarian cancer.1-3
What should you know?
Māori and Pasifika women are diagnosed with higher rates of gynae cancers
- Māori and Pasifika women are more likely to be diagnosed with ovarian, cervical and endometrial cancer compared with other non-Māori and non-Pasifika women.1-3
Pasifika women are diagnosed at a younger age for endometrial cancer.
- Pasifika women are increasingly being diagnosed in their 40s or 50s for endometrial cancer.3
Māori and Pasifika women often face worse outcomes with gynae cancers.
- Māori women are about 2.5 times less likely to survive cervical cancer compared with non‑Māori.4
- Pasifika women experience poorer survival rates compared to Europeans across cervical, ovarian and endometrial cancer.5
How you can make a difference
START THE CONVERSATION
Talk openly with friends and whānau about your experiences.
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ENCOURAGE REGULAR SCREENING AND HEALTH CHECKS
Direct whānau to culturally safe health providers and community support groups.
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PROMOTE HEALTHY HABITS
Support healthy eating, physical activity, and quitting smoking.
BE THERE FOR APPOINTMENTS
Offer to go with family or friends to their check-ups for support.
