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Beating Cancer Inequalities in the EU: Spotlight on cancer prevention and early detection

This report prepared by the OECD will accompany the European Cancer Inequalities Registry (ECIR) Data Tool and the Country Cancer Profiles. It examines policies and actions to tackle cancer across Europe. Check out the analytical report.

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date:  21/02/2024

The official launch took place on the 5th February 2024.

This report, prepared in collaboration with the OECD, completes the first cycle of the initiative, complementing the work already achieved through the Data Tool and the Country Cancer Profiles. It examines policies and actions to tackle cancer care across the EU 27, Norway and Iceland, with a specific focus on addressing preventable risk factors and improving the reach of screening and early diagnosis to counter concerning cancer trends and inequalities.

More details of the launch event:
https://health.ec.europa.eu/events/launch-oecd-report-beating-cancer-inequalities-eu-spotlight-cancer-prevention-and-early-detection-2024-02-05_en