The OECD has called for urgent action to reduce the burden of cancer and control rising health costs associated with the disease. A report covering 51 countries demonstrated the economic costs and societal impacts of cancer, emphasizing the need for government policies to address the issue. The lead author, Michele Cecchini, highlighted the unsustainable trajectory of increasing health spending on cancer, projected to rise by 83% by 2050 due to factors like population aging and improved cancer outcomes. The report suggests that investing in prevention could significantly reduce long-term costs and alleviate financial pressure on health systems.
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Cancer: Health costs will become “unsustainable” without action, warns OECD
