The cervix is the lower aspect of the uterus (the womb). This is the mouth of the uterus that allows the menstrual periods to flow from the inner uterus and also allows sperms to enter the womb as well as opening to allow a child to be born.

Cervical cancer is the most common female cancer in undeveloped countries. Nearly half of a million cases occur each year.

In the Caribbean area (except Cuba and Puerto Rico) the annual incidence is about 30/100,000 population and is second to breast cancer in women. This is high when compared to countries such as Canada, Australia, Japan, Scandinavia, UK and the USA where the figures are less than 10/100,000. Cuba and Puerto Rico have incidences similar to the developed countries. Southeast Asia, Central America, Africa and South America have very high incidences. As an area, the Caribbean rates about fourth.

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There are several ways to enhance your performance in order for you to function and succeed at an athletic level.

Bear in mind that it takes a lot of discipline, determination, consistency and an ultimate love for your sport. It is a given that you come with that equipment already embedded in your soul.

After you acquire the necessary “guts” then you can move forward to enhancing your skill.

There are several ways in which you can do this physically;

• First make sure you get a complete and up to date physical. Find out what your limitations are so that you can now use them to your advantage.
• Then you need to start improving the following areas:

• Agility – Start with some agility drills. This is improving your ability to start, stop and change directions as quickly as possible.

This is integral to improving your sports performance. Become more agile.

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