Using Epidemiology to Shape Health Economics and Reduce Non-Communicable Diseases

Demosthenes Panagiotakos () and Panagiotis Stafylas ()
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Demosthenes Panagiotakos: Harokopio University in Athens
Panagiotis Stafylas: HEALTHINK

A chapter in Advanced Data Analytics, Machine Learning and AI in Business, 2026, pp 658-668 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Epidemiology plays a pivotal role in shaping health economics and informing strategies to reduce non-communicable diseases (NCDs). By quantifying disease burden, identifying risk factors, and analyzing trends, epidemiology provides the evidence base needed for effective policymaking and resource allocation. Understanding the distribution of NCDs such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancers allows for targeted interventions and prevention programs, optimizing health outcomes while minimizing costs. Epidemiological data, if accurate, representative and updated, can guide economic evaluations, such as cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analyses, helping health systems prioritize investments in prevention, early diagnosis, and management. This is particularly crucial given the rising global prevalence of NCDs and their significant impact on healthcare budgets and workforce productivity. Ultimately, integrating epidemiological insights into health economics fosters sustainable healthcare models, reduces inequalities, and supports evidence-based decisions that can curb the growing burden of NCDs, improve population health, and ensure the efficient use of limited healthcare resources. In this study, a working example of the 2025-public health action for CVDs, “PROLAMVANO (I prevent)”, of the Greek Ministry of Health, will be discussed in terms of expected benefits, in the light of current epidemiologic data.

Keywords: Epidemiology; Health Statistics; Health Economics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-23493-3_40

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