Comparative ratios of carcinoma of the vagina and cervix in different population groups.

A retrospective study of squamous carcinoma of the vagina at Baragwanath Hospital over a period of 20 years shows that the incidence of this condition is much lower than that reported in other series. In addition, the ratio of primary carcinoma of the vagina to that of the cervix is much lower than in comparable studies. The age distribution, aetiology and the sexual characteristics of the Black population are discussed.