Cancer Risk Factors Index
Cancer Risk Factors Index” (CRFI) is a groundbreaking tool developed by the research team at Bucharest of Economic Studies. This index helps us understand the significance of different cancer risk factors at a national level and guides targeted interventions for cancer prevention in EU countries. By considering factors such as obesity, alcohol and tobacco use, physical activity, pollution, socio-economic conditions, and diet, the CRFI provides valuable insights. Using the Min-Max normalization method, the index ensures fair comparison and easy interpretation of scores. Discover how countries are ranked based on their overall impact of cancer risk factors. Read more to find out!
National Cancer Conference BJCN-MORE 2024: Pioneering Sustainable Solutions in Cancer Care
Join us at the National Cancer Conference BJCN-MORE 2024, where healthcare pioneers from around the world will unite to revolutionize cancer care. Discover how artificial intelligence and deep-Health Tech can streamline diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care, making oncology more efficient than ever before. Learn about sustainable system solutions that integrate AI into clinical oncology, focusing on affordability, accessibility, and personalized care. Explore the initiative ECHoS, which aims to establish national cancer mission hubs, driving collaboration and innovation. Be a part of shaping the future of healthcare and creating a world where cancer care is equitable for all. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference!
Cancer Mission Bus Reaches Leresti: A Milestone For The Romanian Living Lab Of The 4p-can Project
The Cancer Mission Bus, an initiative under the European Commission’s Cancer Mission, has reached Leresti, Argeș, marking a significant step in the fight against cancer in Romania. This visit is particularly noteworthy as Leresti hosts the Romanian Living Lab of the 4P-CAN project; a major initiative supported by the Horizon Europe program.
Women’s Cancers in Romania
”Female Oncologic Diseases” study represents a broad mobilization to “diagnose” the existing problems of the medical system in Romania in connection with three types of cancer affecting women: breast, cervical and ovarian. The research includes both qualitative and quantitative methods, to create a picture as complete and detailed as possible and at the same time […]
Cancer Primary Prevention Stakeholders in European Western/Eastern countries
Over the past decades, a decreasing trend in total cancer mortality rates has been observed across Europe, although a meaningful gap persists between regions. Countries from Central and Eastern Europe have higher cancer mortality rates than Western European countries. This “Iron Curtain of cancer cases” highlights differences in lifestyle patterns and exposure to risk factors.
National taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages and its association with overweight, obesity, and diabetes
The article presents a systematic scoping review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews to summarize the landscape of national tax laws on sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) – soft drinks, include carbonated and noncarbonated beverages that contain sugar-based caloric sweeteners, such as sucrose, high-fructose corn syrup, or fruit juice concentrates – consumption and its associated health risks, encompassing weight gain, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Its primary aim is to provide a methodical overview of national tax regulations on SSBs and to assess their influence on the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.
Evidence on cancer primary prevention from the living lab in Arges, Romania, in the context of the 4P-CAN project and EU Mission on Cancer implementation in Eastern Europe.
The living lab in Arges exemplifies the potential for innovative, holistic approaches to cancer prevention, emphasizing the need for prioritizing the EU Mission on Cancer and fostering collaborative, adaptable strategies across Europe.
Groundbreaking Partnership for Cancer Prevention Innovation: the 4P-CAN Research and Innovation Project Promoted by ACS Zimbrii Lerești Football Team
The 4P-CAN project logo will appear on the jerseys of ACS Zimbrii Lerești players starting with the second half of the 2023-2024 season. It is the first European research project to be promoted by a football team.
PIECES
The PIECES project aims to adapt and implement existing evidence-based programmes to improve implementation outcomes and by that, improve the reach and effectiveness of primary prevention programmes in real-world settings. It will address a wide range of risk factors and focus on the specific behaviour change mechanisms that promote healthy behaviours associated with a reduction of cancer incidence among the European Union (EU) population and beyond.
4P-CAN
4P-CAN’s mission is to understand barriers, whether legislative, socio-economic, commercial, or behavioural to the widespread adoption of cancer primary prevention measures across Central and Eastern Europe. By understanding barriers to policy implementation and individual adherence to healthy behaviours, 4P-CAN will improve primary prevention activities and reduce inequalities. With the collaboration of 17 organizations from 11 countries, including both EU and non-EU Balkan countries, as well as Western EU countries, 4P-CAN is dedicated to achieving these goals and fostering a healthier future.
