2. Cervical cancer is caused by persistent infection with a very common virus called Human papillomavirus (HPV)

3. HPV is transmitted through 'skin to skin' contact in the genital area

4. HPV does not usually have symptoms

5. The body's immune system normally gets rid of it

6. Smoking can reduce the body's ability to get rid of HPV

7. It takes 10 to 15 years for cervical cancer to develop

8. Cervical cancer is not hereditary

9. Attending for regular screening offers the best protection against cervical cancer