Coverage of Jade Goody's cervical cancer in UK newspapers: a missed opportunity for health promotion?
Newspaper coverage of Goody's illness has tended not to include factual or educational information that could mobilise or inform women, or help them to recognise early symptoms. However, the focus on personal tragedy may encourage women to be receptive to HPV vaccination or screening if her story acts as a reminder that cervical cancer can be a devastating and fatal disease in the longer term.
Patients with CKD could have an elevated dementia risk. CKD patients with comorbidity deserve attention to prevent dementia.