Objective
Up to 40% of people ever get cancer in Europe and at middle age 40% of the deaths are due to cancer. Since up to 40% of cancers may also be preventable primary prevention remains essential. Entry-points for preventive interventions were identified based on known risk factors for cancer, partly overlapping with other chronic diseases. Yet, with the exception of hygienic and occupational measures and discouraging smoking, primary prevention was not very successful, especially in lower SES-groups, and avoidable exposure to risk factors demands more attention. This project aims to underpin national and European policies to prevent cancer by providing estimates of the potential impact of interventions on determinants of cancer incidence on the future burden of cancer in Europe. Specifically, we aim to: - Estimate the prevalence and quantitative impact of major lifestyle (smoking, excessive alcohol use, fruit and vegetable consumption, overweight and physical activity) and socio-economic determinants on cancer incidence, concerning cancers of the oral cavity, larynx, lung, oesophagus, stomach, pancreas, colo-rectum, bladder, kidney, breast, endometrium and prostate, comprising 60% of the incidence. - Assess the potential to reduce exposure to these determinants by reviewing evidence of effectiveness of interventions and policies as well as barriers to implementation. - Estimate the future burden of cancer across Europe based on autonomous trends and various scenarios of implementation of effective interventions.This coordination action will generate intensive interaction with national and international researchers and policy-makers, who will provide input to scenario development and reflect on its outcome so that ambitious policies can be rolled out. A special website will be designed allowing for interactive development of scenarios and enabling member states to adapt to their needs and circumstances.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
- humanities history and archaeology history medieval history
- agricultural sciences agriculture, forestry, and fisheries agriculture horticulture fruit growing
- medical and health sciences clinical medicine oncology
- agricultural sciences agriculture, forestry, and fisheries agriculture horticulture vegetable growing
- natural sciences chemical sciences organic chemistry alcohols
Keywords
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Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Topic(s)
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Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Call for proposal
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FP6-2003-SSP-3
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Funding Scheme
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Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Coordinator
PO Box 1738 ROTTERDAM
Netherlands
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