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03 February 2021
by eub2 last modified 03 February 2021
The European Commission presented on 3 February Europe s Beating Cancer Plan, a new EU approach to cancer prevention, treatment and care.
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Why is the Commission presenting Europe s Beating Cancer Plan now?
In 2020, 2.7 million people were diagnosed with cancer and another
1.3 million people lost their lives to it in the European Union. In
addition to causing heavy physical and emotional distress for patients
and those around them, it places a heavy burden on our health systems,
our economy, and on our society. The overall economic impact of cancer
in Europe is estimated to exceed €100 billion annually.
EU Commission targets tobacco and alcohol in cancer fight
The average price of a pack of cigarettes can range from €2.57 in Bulgaria to €11.37 in Ireland (Photo: Pixabay)
Brussels, 4. Feb, 07:17
The European Commission unveiled on Wednesday (3 February) a €4bn plan to improve the fight against cancer - a leading cause of death with a substantial economic burden in the EU. In 2020, while we were all fighting against the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us were fighting a silent battle. The battle against cancer, commission president Ursula von der Leyen said in a video statement.
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