Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with infection-related cancers accounting for nearly 1.7 million new cases annually. Key infections, such as Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV), are major drivers of cancers, including stomach, liver, and cervical cancer. Despite advancements in cancer treatment, prevention remains the most cost-effective and impactful strategy to save lives and reduce healthcare costs.
Occupational health surveillance, already established across Europe to monitor worker health, offers a unique opportunity to integrate cancer prevention strategies into routine workplace health programs. The CPW Project addresses this critical need by piloting innovative screening, treatment, and vaccination interventions targeting H. pylori, HCV, and HPV infections within occupational settings.
The project’s overall objectives are:
1. To develop and implement cancer prevention protocols (screening, vaccination, and treatment) in workplaces across multiple European countries.
2. To assess the cost-effectiveness of these interventions to demonstrate their economic and health benefits.
3. To evaluate behavioral and sociocultural barriers to participation in cancer prevention programs.
4. To engage public health authorities and stakeholders to support the large-scale adoption of workplace-based cancer prevention policies.
5. To communicate results and raise awareness among workers, policymakers, and the general public to promote cancer prevention.
By integrating these preventive measures into workplace health systems, the CPW Project seeks to reduce infection-related cancers, enhance worker health, and contribute to sustainable healthcare practices across Europe.
