**Alarming Decline in Women’s Cancer Testing Globally: New Report**
Davos, Switzerland– Today, the latest Hologic Global Women’s Health Index revealed a concerning global trend: a significant decline in women’s cancer testing worldwide. Hologic, Inc., a prominent women’s health innovator, partnered with Gallup to compile this essential data on women’s health and well-being.
**The Shocking Statistics**
The report unveiled shocking findings: only 10% of women surveyed across the globe underwent any type of cancer testing in the past year. This marks a troubling decrease of two percentage points from previous years. The decline in cancer testing is a crucial wake-up call for the health community, signaling the urgent need for innovative strategies and collaborative efforts to improve women’s health worldwide.
**Key Insights from the Report**
The Index highlighted several critical issues affecting women’s health:
– **Financial Struggles:** A staggering 38% of women reported being unable to afford food, while 32% faced challenges in securing adequate shelter.
– **Emotional Well-being:** More women expressed feelings of worry (42%) and sadness (30%) compared to previous years. Additionally, over one-third (35%) felt unsafe in their communities.
– **Physical Health Concerns:** Significant numbers of women reported experiencing pain (34%) and health problems that hindered their daily activities (26%).
– **HIV Testing Disparities:** Alarmingly low rates of HIV testing among women were identified, with less than 0.5% of women tested in certain regions, primarily in the Middle East and North Africa.
**Signs of Progress**
Despite these concerning trends, the report also highlighted some positive developments. Twenty-eight countries demonstrated notable improvements in their Index scores since its inception, including Kazakhstan, Kenya, Poland, and Venezuela.
**A Global Perspective**
The Index assigns a women’s health score to each country based on survey responses across five health dimensions. Overall, the global score remained at 53 out of 100 in the latest report, indicating no significant change since the Index’s inception.
**Leading and Lagging Countries**
Taiwan maintained its position as the global leader for the fourth consecutive year, while Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Chad received the lowest scores. The United States fell seven places in the rankings, scoring 60 out of 100.
**Conclusion**
The Hologic Global Women’s Health Index serves as a vital resource, shedding light on the health, safety, and well-being of women worldwide. With insights from over 146,000 individuals in 142 countries and territories, this report amplifies the voices of women and girls globally, urging action to address the critical issues raised.
For more information on Hologic and the Index, visit www.hologic.com.
**Contact Information:**
– **Investor Contact:** Michael Watts, Corporate Vice President, Investor Relations, (+1) 858.410.8514
– **Media Contact:** Bridget Perry, Senior Director, Corporate Communications, (+1) 508.263.8654
Source: Hologic, Inc.
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