Cervical Cancer Screening and Costs in Italy
Author Information
Author(s): Rossi Paolo Giorgi, Ricciardi Alessandro, Cohet Catherine, Palazzo Fabio, Furnari Giacomo, Valle Sabrina, Largeron Nathalie, Federici Antonio
Primary Institution: Agency for Public Health, Lazio Region
Hypothesis
What are the annual rates of cervical cancer screening, cervical abnormalities detected, and the associated costs in Italy?
Conclusion
The total annual cost of cervical cancer prevention in Italy is approximately €181.5 million, with the majority attributed to screening.
Supporting Evidence
- Approximately 6.4 million women aged 25–69 years undergo screening annually in Italy.
- About 2.4% of tests have positive findings.
- Estimated costs to the healthcare service amount to €158.5 million for screening and €22.9 million for the management of cervical abnormalities.
Takeaway
Every year, about 6.4 million women in Italy get tested for cervical cancer, and it costs the healthcare system around €181.5 million to do this.
Methodology
The study estimated the number of women screened using National Health Interview data and analyzed costs based on national guidelines and data from the Italian Group for Cervical Cancer Screening.
Potential Biases
Data collection may not fully represent all regions, particularly those without established screening programs.
Limitations
The study may overestimate the number of women screened and underestimate CIN management due to reliance on available data and lack of national data on opportunistic screening.
Participant Demographics
Women aged 25–69 years in Italy.
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