Institute of Alcohol Studies
Institute of Alcohol Studies
Alcohol Alert - September 2023
Alcohol Alert - September 2023
Alcohol Alert - September 2023
Wednesday 27th September 2023
Discover the economic impact of preventable cancers and family support needs in the UK on this episode of the Alcohol Alert Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Unveiling the True Cost of Preventable Cancers and Family Support Needs in the UK
Episode Overview
- Nicholas Woolley details the economic costs of preventable cancers, estimating a cost of £78 billion to the UK economy
- The breakdown of costs to individuals, the NHS, and the economy due to preventable cancers is highlighted
- Robert Stebbings discusses the latest report on the state of family support services, emphasizing the need for increased funding and availability of support
- Insights into the impact of preventable cancers on individuals and families, as well as the implications for the healthcare system, are explored
- Calls for targeted interventions to reduce the number of preventable cancer cases and improve family support services are made
So our report focused on four cancers in detail and those were lung, bowel, melanoma, and breast. We picked those four cancers because they account for the largest number of preventable cancer cases and between them just over half of the 184,000 in 2023 would be due to one of those four.
What if we told you that preventable cancers diagnosed in 2023 will cost the UK economy a staggering £78 billion? In this eye-opening episode of the Alcohol Alert Podcast, economist Nicholas Woolley from Frontier Economics breaks down a report that reveals the financial burden of these avoidable diseases. The conversation doesn't stop there. Robert Stebbings from Adfam joins in to discuss their latest report on the state of family support services in the UK.
This episode dives deep into the numbers, highlighting not just the economic costs but also the personal toll on individuals and families. You'll hear about the urgent need for targeted interventions to reduce preventable cancer cases and enhance family support services. If you're interested in public health, economics, or just want to understand the broader impact of alcohol-related issues, this episode is a must-listen. It's packed with expert insights and compelling discussions that make complex topics accessible and engaging.