PARIS, 06 April. - (ANA) - Cancer is a major public health issue in EU countries, with rising incidence placing sustained pressure on healthcare systems and affecting both individual well-being and economic outcomes. 

 

Since 2000, the number of new cancer cases has surged by around 30% for both sexes, and among young women, the rate of new cases relative to the population has grown by 16% over the past two decades. 

 

This joint OECD/European Commission report provides new, cross-country evidence and policy insights on how to deliver cancer care that ensures value for patients and healthcare systems. 

 

It examines three pressing priorities to deliver high value cancer care: faster access to care, evidence-based and efficient care that ensures the best health outcomes and people-centred approaches that reflect individuals’ needs and preferences. - (ANA) -

 

To download the full report, visit: https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2026/02/delivering-high-value-cancer-care_7e7b1c40/060869fe-en.pdf

 

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