According to the World Health Organization, one in six deaths worldwide is caused by cancer. For this reason, major projects are being funded to study the disease in depth, analyze its causes, and improve early detection, “The Lancet Oncology” reported.
Analysis shows that between 2016 and 2023, a total of 108,000 grants worth €51.4 billion were allocated worldwide for cancer research. Government funding and charitable expenditures were included, but private sector spending was not considered.
Which countries are leading?
USA — 57% of global funding (€25.2 billion)
European Union countries — 16.8% (€7.4 billion)
United Kingdom — 11.1% (€4.9 billion)
Japan — 3.6% (€1.6 billion)
Australia — 2.9% (€1.3 billion)
Canada and China — 2.6% each (€1.3 billion)
It was found that the United States has consistently remained the leading country in funding cancer research. However, European nations have also contributed significantly, allocating billions of euros.
Why are poorer countries lagging behind?
The study indicates that most of the funding comes from wealthy countries and is largely directed toward domestic projects. Meanwhile, developing nations allocated only €48.4 million over the period.
Which areas receive more funding?
76% of the allocated funds were directed toward laboratory research. Breast cancer, blood cancers, and clinical trials were particularly well-funded.
Experts note that such large-scale investments are important not only for developing new medicines but also for early diagnosis and disease prevention.
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