Global paid and unpaid productivity losses due to cancer-related mortality

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In 2022, productivity losses from premature cancer mortality reached an estimated $566 billion, highlighting a significant economic burden.
Paid productivity losses accounted for 53.9% of the total, while unpaid losses made up 46.1%, with notable differences by gender.
Using the human capital and opportunity cost approaches, losses were assessed across 36 cancer types in 185 countries.
The findings underline the need for investment in cancer control, especially in less common cancers, to enhance national economic returns.

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Analysis reveals $566 billion in productivity losses from cancer mortality among working-age individuals, indicating significant economic effects.

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Analysis reveals $566 billion in productivity losses from cancer mortality among working-age individuals, indicating significant economic effects.