Around 85% of women who die from cervical cancer reside in developing countries. This may be because of the unavailability of cervical screenings, prevention education, and HPV vaccination in their countries.  In fact, North America, Europe, and Australia have the lowest incidences of cervical cancer. This is likely due to the availability of programs in those continents which promote cervical screenings through pap smears that can identify and treat precancerous cells.