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

Charis Girvalaki, LOGHIN Cornel Radu, Mafalda Sousa-Uva, ROXO Luis Filipe Almeida, Ivaylo Petrov, Ivan Tchalakov, Bilyana Milieva, Carolina Espina, Leonardo Villani, Stefania Boccia, Ana Joao Santos, Milica Kuzmanovska, Lilia Kriachkova, Viktor Semenov, Elena Ramona Popescu, AZIS Adriana Elena Boata, Marius Geantă, Rodica Milena Zaharia, Clara Volintiru, George Marian Ştefan, PARASCHIV Anca (gherman), Vlad Nerău, Alexandra Horobeț and Claudiu Herțeliu

European Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2025, issue 01

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.

Keywords: direct costs of cancer; risk factors; Europe; healthcare expenditures; cancer mortality (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I00 I10 I18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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