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[New strategy for cancer control].

S Watanabe1

  • 1Epidemiology Division, National Cancer Center, Research Institute.

Gan No Rinsho. Japan Journal of Cancer Clinics
|January 1, 1989
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Cancer mortality in Japan has decreased, but screening programs are not cost-effective. Greater emphasis on primary cancer prevention and increased government funding for research are needed, alongside training more epidemiologists.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Cancer Research
  • Health Policy

Context:

  • Japan has observed significant shifts in cancer mortality trends over recent decades.
  • Current mass-screening programs for cancer prevention in Japan show unsatisfactory cost-benefits.
  • There is a growing recognition of the importance of primary cancer prevention strategies.

Purpose:

  • To compare government budgets for cancer research and prevention between Japan and the U.S.A.
  • To highlight the need for enhanced investment in cancer research and prevention initiatives.
  • To advocate for the development of a stronger field of cancer epidemiology in Japan.

Summary:

  • Analysis of cancer mortality changes in Japan reveals limitations in current mass-screening cost-effectiveness.

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  • Comparative budget analysis between Japan and the U.S.A. indicates a need for increased investment in cancer research and prevention.
  • The study emphasizes the critical need to cultivate expertise in cancer epidemiology to bolster primary prevention efforts.

    • Impact:

    • Provides a comparative perspective on national cancer research and prevention funding.
    • Highlights the economic and public health rationale for prioritizing primary cancer prevention.
    • Underscores the necessity of investing in epidemiological workforce development for future cancer control strategies.