Tackling the Impact of Cancer on Health, the Economy and Society: Ireland

Despite advances, cancer remains a significant public health challenge in Ireland

Despite advances, cancer remains a significant public health challenge in Ireland.

Cancer is the leading cause of mortality in Ireland, and one in three premature (before the age of 75) deaths (30%) will be due to cancer between 2023 and 2050.

In total, there will be an estimated 3 500 premature deaths from cancer every year, and the average population life expectancy will be 2.1 years lower than if there were no cancer.

https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/tackling-the-impact-of-cancer-on-health-the-economy-and-society_40335421-en/ireland_7eaa3751-en.html

Tackling the Impact of Cancer on Health, the Economy and Society: Ireland

Action on key cancer risk factors would reap a wide range of benefits

Meeting international policy targets on major cancer risk factors would prevent around 10% of all cancer cases, avert 16% of premature deaths due to cancer, and reduce the burden of cancer on health expenditure by 12% in Ireland.

https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/tackling-the-impact-of-cancer-on-health-the-economy-and-society_40335421-en/ireland_7eaa3751-en.html