The current and future costs of colorectal cancer attributable to red and processed meat consumption in Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Compelling evidence supports the association between red and processed meat consumption and increased risk of colorectal cancer. Herein, we estimated the current (2018) and future (2030) federal direct healthcare costs of colorectal cancer in the Brazilian Unified Health System attributable to red and processed meat consumption. Considering reduced red and processed meat consumption, we also projected attributable costs of colorectal cancer in 2040.

Methods

We retrieved information on red and processed meat consumption from two nationally representative dietary surveys, the Household Budget Survey 2008-2009 and 2017-2018; relative risks for colorectal cancer from a meta-analysis; direct healthcare costs of inpatient and outpatient procedures in adults ≥ 30 years w

SUBMITTER: Rezende LFM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10617206 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature