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Comparative Analysis of Direct Costs of Cancer and Risk Factors in Europe

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  • GIRVALAKI Charis
  • RADU LOGHIN Cornel
  • SOUSA-UVA Mafalda
  • ALMEIDA ROXO Luis Filipe
  • PETROV Ivaylo
  • TCHALAKOV Ivan
  • MILIEVA Bilyana
  • ESPINA Carolina
  • VILLANI Leonardo
  • BOCCIA Stefania
  • SANTOS Ana Joao
  • KUZMANOVSKA Milica
  • KRIACHKOVA Lilia
  • SEMENOV Viktor
  • POPESCU Elena Ramona
  • BOATA AZIS Adriana Elena
  • GEANTĂ Marius
  • ZAHARIA Rodica Milena
  • VOLINTIRU Clara
  • ŞTEFAN George Marian
  • (GHERMAN) PARASCHIV Anca
  • NERĂU Vlad
  • HOROBEȚ Alexandra
  • HERȚELIU Claudiu

Abstract

This study explores the direct costs and risk factors associated with cancer across European Union member states, emphasizing the economic and public health implications. A Cancer Risk Factors Index (CRFI) is developed to quantify and compare the impact of various determinants, including obesity, smoking, alcohol consumption, socioeconomic conditions, and pollution. Using data from Eurostat and other authoritative sources, we analyze the correlation between CRFI scores, healthcare expenditures, and cancer mortality rates. Results reveal significant disparities in cancer risk factors and healthcare investments across countries, with lower CRFI scores generally associated with higher healthcare spending and improved outcomes. The findings underscore the importance of comprehensive public health strategies and targeted interventions to address modifiable risk factors, reduce cancer-related mortality, and promote equitable healthcare access.

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  • GIRVALAKI Charis & RADU LOGHIN Cornel & SOUSA-UVA Mafalda & ALMEIDA ROXO Luis Filipe & PETROV Ivaylo & TCHALAKOV Ivan & MILIEVA Bilyana & ESPINA Carolina & VILLANI Leonardo & BOCCIA Stefania & SANTOS , 2025. "Comparative Analysis of Direct Costs of Cancer and Risk Factors in Europe," European Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Bucharest Economic Academy, issue 01, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:jis:ejistu:y:2025:i:01:id:556
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    Keywords

    direct costs of cancer; risk factors; Europe; healthcare expenditures; cancer mortality;
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    JEL classification:

    • I18 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Government Policy; Regulation; Public Health
    • I10 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - General
    • I00 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - General - - - General

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