Comparison of Cancer-Related Spending and Mortality Rates in the US vs 21 High-Income Countries

ABSTRACT: Key Points

Question

Is spending on cancer care associated with lower cancer mortality rates?

Findings

In this cross-sectional study of 22 high-income countries, national cancer care expenditures in 2020 were not associated with age-standardized cancer mortality rates. Although the US had the highest per capita spending on cancer care, after adjustment for smoking, the US cancer mortality rate was comparable with that of the median high-income country.

Meaning

Results of this cross-sectional study suggest that understanding how countries outside the US achieve lower cancer mortality rates with lower spending may prove useful to future researchers, clinicians, and policy makers seeking to best serve their populations.

Importance

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SUBMITTER: Chow R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9142870 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature